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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Launched January 2016
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 190 IS S1100pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2010More modern by 66 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 S1100pj ELPH 190 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 190 IS S1100pj 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
64
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (180 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISNikon Coolpix S1100pj
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