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Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon S9100

 S100 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon S100

 S9100 S100 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon S9100

 S100 S9100 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
45
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
focusing manually
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S100
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $329