Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S30
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34 Features
17 Overall
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90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S30 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 - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Below, we are looking at the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe A1100 IS was announced 3 years prior to the S30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A1100 IS grades versus the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S30
| A1100 IS | S30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon A1100 IS
| S30 | A1100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S30
| A1100 IS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the S30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and S30.
All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon A1100 IS will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| 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 | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.5 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | - | AA |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $160 | $119 |