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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 6 months later than the S100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1300 scores versus the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S100

 A1300 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A1300

 S100 A1300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S100

 A1300 S100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 versus the S100.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and S100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Nikon S100
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Nikon S100 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix S100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 220 photographs 150 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $240