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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 7 months before the S100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3300 IS scores vs the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S100

 A3300 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S100 A3300 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S100

 A3300 IS S100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS against the S100.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and S100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S100 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S100 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S100
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Organic LED monitor
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 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
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 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 230 shots 150 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $240