Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 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 - 1/3.1" 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

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.

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S33
A1100 IS | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A1100 IS
S33 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 72 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S33
A1100 IS | S33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |