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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1100 IS was released 7 years earlier than the S33 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1100 IS scores against the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S33

 A1100 IS S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S33 A1100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S33

 A1100 IS S33 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer 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 S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the S33.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and S33.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1100 IS due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S33 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S33 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S33 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S33
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S33 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S33 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S33 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $150