• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon ELPH 300 HS advantages over Nikon P600

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 106 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 565g
    Lighter weight

Nikon P600 advantages over Canon ELPH 300 HS

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.24 vs 0.54 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.9 fps vs 3.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Canon ELPH 300 HS
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Nikon P600
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon P600 vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Compared to Canon SD980 IS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
Canon SD980 IS
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD980 IS

Nikon P600
Canon SD980 IS
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SD980 IS

Compared to Canon 320 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
Canon 320 HS
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 320 HS

Nikon P600
Canon 320 HS
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon 320 HS

Compared to Canon SX60

Canon ELPH 300 HS
Canon SX60
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SX60

Nikon P600
Canon SX60
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon ELPH 300 HS
Nikon P610
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon P610

Nikon P600
Nikon P610
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610

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