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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2016
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 180 versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the A100 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was released very close to the A100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 180 A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 180

 A100 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A100

 ELPH 180 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2016Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon A100 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the A100.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
39
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography information
Nikon A100 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
slow fps (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography information
Nikon A100 Travel photography information
67
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery power (250 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Nikon A100 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 1.1 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $162