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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 3 years prior to the S4300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the S4300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S4300

 A2100 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S4300 A2100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S4300

 A2100 IS S4300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has got exterior 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 S4300 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the S4300.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S4300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S4300.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Nikon S4300 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (139 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $220 $119