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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 6 months after the S100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A4000 IS matches up against the S100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S100

 A4000 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S100 A4000 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S100

 A4000 IS S100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS against the S100.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S100.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S100 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (175 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (175 shots)
missing Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 All around 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 175 photos 150 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $240