Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was launched 7 months prior to the S100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS grades versus the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S100
A3200 IS | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A3200 IS
S100 | A3200 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S100
A3200 IS | S100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS vs the S100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and S100.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 150 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $240 |