Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have totally different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe A3100 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the S33 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3100 IS scores vs the S33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S33
A3100 IS | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A3100 IS
S33 | A3100 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S33
A3100 IS | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon S33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the S33.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and S33 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S33.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will give you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4160 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $159 | $150 |