Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S02

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and S02 (13MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 190 IS was introduced 2 years later than the S02 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the S02 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Nikon Coolpix S02. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S02 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS against the S02.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and S02.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 190 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will offer more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.