Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100

In this article, we are comparing the Canon S100 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was unveiled 6 months after the S9100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S100 scores vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S100 vs the S9100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S9100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The S100 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier.