Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the S6300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1100 IS grades vs the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S6300
A1100 IS | S6300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A1100 IS
S6300 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Display dimension | 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 S6300
A1100 IS | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS and the S6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and S6300.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change 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 | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 150g (0.33 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 230 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $160 | $200 |