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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S800c which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3100 IS grades vs the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S800c

 A3100 IS S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon A3100 IS

 S800c A3100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S800c

 A3100 IS S800c 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside 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) while the Nikon S800c has proportions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS vs the S800c.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and S800c.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (140 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S800c Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 184g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 140 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $159 $290