Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was brought out 12 months after the S2900 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 180 grades vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S2900
ELPH 180 | S2900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 180
S2900 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S2900
ELPH 180 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 180 versus Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the S2900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and S2900.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 180 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) |
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 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $119 | $117 |