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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Released January 2016
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S6100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 4 years later than the S6100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S6100

 ELPH 180 S6100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2011Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S6100 ELPH 180 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S6100

 ELPH 180 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 against the S6100.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and S6100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 180 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Nikon S6100
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $195