Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P7000
- Replacement is Nikon P7700
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe A1100 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the P7100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P7100
| A1100 IS | P7100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A1100 IS
| P7100 | A1100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P7100
| A1100 IS | P7100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the P7100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and P7100.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1100 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A1100 IS will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 395 gr (0.87 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $160 | $750 |