Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3
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Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched December 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon S95
- Replacement is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J2
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4

Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Canon S100 versus Nikon 1 J3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is very similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and 1 J3 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The S100 was launched 23 months earlier than the 1 J3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S100 scores vs the 1 J3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon 1 J3. The complete galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon 1 J3
S100 | 1 J3 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Canon S100
1 J3 | S100 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon 1 J3
S100 | 1 J3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J3 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Canon S100 versus Nikon 1 J3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 versus the 1 J3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and 1 J3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and 1 J3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 J3 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Nikon 1 J3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Nikon 1 J3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-12-22 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 135 |
Cross type focus points | - | 41 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon 1 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 13 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/60 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lb) | 201g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | 420 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $429 | $170 |