Canon S100 vs Nikon P7000

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 versus Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S100 was brought out 14 months later than the P7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S100 matches up vs the P7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 and the P7000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and P7000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and P7000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon S100 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.