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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS matches up against the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S9100

 A1100 IS S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S9100 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S9100

 A1100 IS S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS versus the S9100.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and S9100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
manual focus
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S9100 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than others (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $329