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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the S9300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2100 IS scores vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S9300

 A2100 IS S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S9300 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S9300

 A2100 IS S9300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the S9300.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9300 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $220 $249