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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
24
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 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 S2900
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S2900

 ELPH 180 S2900 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S2900 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S2900

 ELPH 180 S2900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S2900
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