Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S9900

Here is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Nikon S9900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 5 years earlier than the S9900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the S9900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and S9900.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.