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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was manufactured 6 years after the S3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 180 scores against the S3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S3000

 ELPH 180 S3000 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S3000 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S3000

 ELPH 180 S3000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides 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 S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 and the S3000.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and S3000.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography highlights
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography advice
Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Nikon S3000
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
pretty wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging information
Nikon S3000 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
26
pretty wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $150