Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S80

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 6 months later than the S80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores against the S80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon Coolpix S80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the S80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and S80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S80 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.