Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2016
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2010

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was launched 5 years after the S1100pj which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the S1100pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S1100pj
ELPH 190 IS | S1100pj | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
S1100pj | ELPH 190 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S1100pj
ELPH 190 IS | S1100pj | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the S1100pj.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and S1100pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and S1100pj.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $159 | $399 |