Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100
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![Canon PowerShot A1300 front Canon PowerShot A1300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A1300/Canon-A1300-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S8100 front Nikon Coolpix S8100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100/Nikon-S8100-front.jpg)
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35 Features
36 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon A1300 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A1300 was revealed 18 months later than the S8100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1300 matches up versus the S8100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S8100
A1300 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon A1300
S8100 | A1300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S8100
A1300 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior measurements 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 S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1300 and Nikon S8100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the S8100.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and S8100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A1300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $299 |