Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2200 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2200 was manufactured 7 months prior to the S100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2200 grades against the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S100
A2200 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A2200
S100 | A2200 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+590k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S100
A2200 | S100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2200 and Nikon S100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2200 compared to the S100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 | 280 images | 150 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $139 | $240 |