Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Released September 2010

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and S80 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the S80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S80
ELPH 190 IS | S80 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 65 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
S80 | ELPH 190 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S80
ELPH 190 IS | S80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the S80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and S80.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 819k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 | 138 grams (0.30 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 150 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $159 | $191 |