Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000
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93 Imaging
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was launched 16 months before the S8000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1100 IS grades against the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S8000
A1100 IS | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A1100 IS
S8000 | A1100 IS | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S8000
A1100 IS | S8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS vs the S8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and S8000.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $160 | $300 |