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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S6100

 A1300 S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon A1300

 S6100 A1300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S6100

 A1300 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

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

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 photos 210 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $195