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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Nikon S33
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S33

 A3100 IS S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A3100 IS

 S33 A3100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S33

 A3100 IS S33 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (13MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S33 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
weather proofing
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S33 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISNikon Coolpix S33
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