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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A2100 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the S32 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2100 IS scores vs the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S32

 A2100 IS S32 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S32 A2100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S32

 A2100 IS S32 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the S32.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S32.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S32 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Nikon S32
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S32
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
environment sealing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S32 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $220 $180