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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the P310 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P310

 A1100 IS P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A1100 IS

 P310 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P310

 A1100 IS P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS against the P310.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and P310.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $700