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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S5200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3100 IS grades against the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S5200

 A3100 IS S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon A3100 IS

 S5200 A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S5200

 A3100 IS S5200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS against the S5200.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and S5200 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S5200.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S5200 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S5200 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISNikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 160 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $159 $130