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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Nikon S6300
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S6300

 A1100 IS S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S6300 A1100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S6300

 A1100 IS S6300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6300
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
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