Canon S100 vs Nikon S5100

Let's look much closer at the Canon S100 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S100 was released 17 months after the S5100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S100 grades versus the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 vs the S5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S5100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The S100 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern S100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.