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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2016
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") boast different sensor size.

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The ELPH 190 IS was launched 2 years after the S01 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 190 IS grades against the S01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S01

 ELPH 190 IS S01 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2013Newer by 31 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 S01 ELPH 190 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S01

 ELPH 190 IS S01 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the S01.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and S01.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 190 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S01 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S01 Travel photography features
64
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S01
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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has touchscreen
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S01
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISNikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 96g (0.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 190 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 -
Cost at release $159 $170