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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S8000

 A1100 IS S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S8000 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S8000

 A1100 IS S8000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Nikon S8000
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
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