Nikon S3100 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 500 HS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor.
Below you can see the S3100 and ELPH 500 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S3100 and Canon ELPH 500 HS Cameras
Nikon S3100 and Canon ELPH 500 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon S3100
or the
Canon ELPH 500 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
