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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 4 years later than the S3100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS grades versus the S3100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon S3100

 ELPH 360 HS S3100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2011Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 S3100 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S3100

 ELPH 360 HS S3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has got external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Nikon S3100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS and the S3100.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and S3100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Nikon S3100
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (147 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S3100 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S3100 Travel photography factors
64
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than average (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (147 grams)
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S3100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $209 $139