Nikon D7100 vs Canon ELPH 300 HS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD7100ELPH 300 HS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D7000
      Successor ModelNikon D7200
      MSRPBody only: $1199.95/£1099.99/€1179, With 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 VR lens : $1,599/£1,299/€1399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3368, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2696, 4494 x 3000, 4496 x 2528, 3600 x 2400, 3600 x 2024, 2992 x 2000, 2992 x 1680, 2400 x 1600, 2400 x 1344
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpaceNo
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points519
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen
      Optics Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDPureColor II G TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3.4 fps at 12.1 MP for up to frames
      Flash Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      FE Lock
      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityModes: AE Lock
      Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO1256
      DxO Color Depth24.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score83
      Video Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired MC-DC2 or wireless WR-1 and WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Dimensions136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99")92 x 56 x 20 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.79")
      Weight (inc. batteries)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.8"6.2 x 5.6 x 2.2"
      Package Weight4.75 lb1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Battery PackEN-EL15NB-4L
      Battery Life950 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Nikon D7100 Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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