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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 7 years later than the S230 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 190 IS grades against the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S230

 ELPH 190 IS S230 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 S230 ELPH 190 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S230

 ELPH 190 IS S230 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S230 in the all 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 attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the S230.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and S230.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S230 Travel photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S230 Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S230 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S230
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 115g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $159 $150