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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S100

 A3200 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S100 A3200 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S100

 A3200 IS S100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Nikon S100
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S100
72
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
65
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S100 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S100
34
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S100
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