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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 4 months after the S8100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2200 matches up vs the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S8100

 A2200 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon A2200

 S8100 A2200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S8100

 A2200 S8100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 against the S8100.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S8100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
37
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $299