Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2014

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The A1100 IS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the S32 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the S32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S32
A1100 IS | S32 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon A1100 IS
S32 | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S32
A1100 IS | S32 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS vs the S32.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and S32.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A1100 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S32 will give more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4160 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $160 | $180 |