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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 18 months prior to the S9100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores versus the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S9100

 A3000 IS S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S9100 A3000 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S9100

 A3000 IS S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS and the S9100.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and S9100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9100 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $240 $329