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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 7 years after the S230 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S230

 ELPH 180 S230 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S230 ELPH 180 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S230

 ELPH 180 S230 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the S230.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and S230.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Nikon S230
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging details
Nikon S230 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S230
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 115 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $150