Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S100
A1300 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A1300
S100 | A1300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+590k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S100
A1300 | S100 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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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 |