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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was brought out 3 years before the S30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S30

 A2100 IS S30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S30 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S30

 A2100 IS S30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS vs the S30.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and S30.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon A2100 IS will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
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supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S30 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S30 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (214 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
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nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (214g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $119