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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

  • Nikon COOLPIX S9100

  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

Nikon COOLPIX S9100

8.1 / 10 (pro rating)

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS

8.2 / 10 (pro rating)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

8.1 / 10 (pro rating)

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General Info

Camera classPoint-and-shootPoint-and-shootPoint-and-shoot

Sensor

Efective resolution12.1 megapixels12.1 megapixels12.5 megapixels
TypeCMOSCMOSCCD
3-chip sensorNoNoNo
Size 6.16 mm x 4.62 mm 
Sensor cleaningNoNoNo
Processor model DiGiC 4 

Lens

Interchangeable​ lensNoNoNo
Optical zoom18x5x5x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)25 - 450 mm24 - 120 mm24 - 120 mm
Maximum aperturef3.5 - 5.9f2.7 - 5.9f2.5 - 5.9
Closest focusing distance1.57 in1.2 in1.18 in
Filter threadNoNo 
Digital zoom 4x4x
Shutter speeds 1/2000-15sec1/4000-60sec

Previewing

ViewfinderNoNoNo
LiveViewYesYesYes
Display size3 in2.7 in3.5 in
Display resolution921k pixels230k pixels230k pixels
Moving displayNoNoNo
TouchscreenNoNoNo
Second displayNoNoNo
Built-in projectorNoNoNo

Focus

AF Type Phase detection 
Custom point No 
AF Modes SingleSingle, Continuous
AF Assist Beam Yes 
Manual Focus No 

Flash

Modes Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow syncAlways on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Range 11.5 ft19.36 ft

Video

Video captureYesYesYes
Maximum resolution1920x10801920x10801920x1080
Maximum framerate at max, resolution 24 fps 
Codec H.264Other
Other codec  AVCHD
Sound YesYes
Sound recording type StereoStereo
Zoom while capturing Yes 
Simultaneous video and picture capturing No 

Camera Features

Image stabilizationYesYesYes
Stabilization typeSensorOpticalOptical
ISO sensitivity160-3200100-3200100-6400
Exposure compensationNoYesYes
Auto bracketingNoNoYes
Light metering Center-weighted, Spot, Matrix 
Self timer 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds, When a face is detected, Other2 seconds, 10 seconds
Other featuresContinuous shooting (9.5 fps)Continuous shooting (8.2 fps), HistogramContinuous shooting (3.7 fps), Histogram, Orientation sensor
White balance   
Number of available presets 64
Custom white balanceNoYesYes
Scene modes Portrait, Close-up (Macro), Night scene, OtherPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Night scene, Panorama, Other
In-camera editing Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing, VideosPictures, Red-eye correction when previewing
Recognition Face, SmileFace

Files - Resolution

Formats   
RAW No 
Image ratio options4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
Resolution settings number71621
Resolution4000 x 3000 pixels with 4:3 ratio 4000 x 3000 pixels with 4:3 ratio 4000 x 3000 pixels with 4:3 ratio
3264 x 2448 pixels with 4:3 ratio 2816 x 2112 pixels with 4:3 ratio 3264 x 2448 pixels with 4:3 ratio
2592 x 1944 pixels with 4:3 ratio 1600 x 1200 pixels with 4:3 ratio 2560 x 1920 pixels with 4:3 ratio
2048 x 1536 pixels with 4:3 ratio 4000 x 2664 pixels with 3:2 ratio 2048 x 1536 pixels with 4:3 ratio
1024 x 768 pixels with 4:3 ratio 2816 x 1880 pixels with 3:2 ratio 1600 x 1200 pixels with 4:3 ratio
640 x 480 pixels with 4:3 ratio 1600 x 1064 pixels with 3:2 ratio 640 x 480 pixels with 4:3 ratio
3968 x 2232 pixels with 16:9 ratio 4000 x 2248 pixels with 16:9 ratio 4000 x 2672 pixels with 3:2 ratio
 2816 x 1584 pixels with 16:9 ratio 3264 x 2176 pixels with 3:2 ratio
 1920 x 1080 pixels with 16:9 ratio 2560 x 1712 pixels with 3:2 ratio
 2992 x 2992 pixels2048 x 1360 pixels with 3:2 ratio
Image compression levels number 22

Connectivity

USBYesYesYes
Type2.02.0 
HDMINoYesYes
Wi-FiNoNoNo
Hot shoeNoNoNo
Built-in memory74 MB 70 MB
Memory card supportYes (SD, SDHC, SDXC)Yes (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus)Yes (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Body

Dimensions (WxHxD)4.13 in x 2.44 in x 1.36 in3.63 in x 2.2 in x 0.77 in3.93 in x 2.17 in x 0.81 in
Weight7.55 oz4.97 oz5.01 oz
RuggedNoNo 
Available color optionsBlack, GrayBlack, Red, GrayBlack, White, Blue, Pink, Gray

Power

BatteryRechargeable (proprietary)Rechargeable (proprietary)Rechargeable (proprietary)
Rechargable typeLi-ionLi-ionLi-ion
Capacity 760 mAh680 mAh

US Availability

Market statusAvailableAvailableAvailable
Officially announcedFeb 09, 2011  
MSRP price  $249.99 

European Availability

Market statusAvailableAvailableAvailable
Officially announcedFeb 09, 2011  

Links

Official page   
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