Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 13 months later than the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1300 scores vs the S6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 compared to the S6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and S6100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent A1300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.