Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon D5600

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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon D5600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon ELPH 100 HS advantages over Nikon D5600

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
19 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D5600 advantages over Canon ELPH 100 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

970 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
8 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.49 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.1 fps vs 3.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Small, smooth, and easily pocketable; Smart Auto makes scene choices for you; Big 3-inch LCD; Good 11x14-inch prints from ISO 100 to 800; Night Scene mode; Full HD video.
Buttons could be small for some; Default color can seem muted; Function menu is less friendly than old design; Only digital zoom available in Movie mode.
Read our Canon ELPH 100 HS Express Review

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon SD1300 IS

$160
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$200
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Nikon D5600

Canon SD1300 IS

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$200
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-W560

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Sony DSC-W560

$160
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$121
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony DSC-W560

Nikon D5600

Sony DSC-W560

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$121
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Sony DSC-W560

Compared to Canon A2200

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon A2200

$160
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

$129
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon A2200

Nikon D5600

Canon A2200

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$129
1/2.3 inch

Thinner

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Compared to Pentax KP

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Pentax KP

$160
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
HDMI out

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon SL2

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon SL2

$160
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SL2

Nikon D5600

Canon SL2

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

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