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Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H 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
  • Launched December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • Updated by Canon S110
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • Successor is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and D2H (4MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and D2H (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was unveiled 8 years later than the D2H and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S100 grades against the D2H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon D2H

 S100 D2H 
AnnouncedDecember 2011December 2003Fresher by 98 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k211kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon S100

 D2H S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon D2H

 S100 D2H 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 comes with 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) and the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the D2H.

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and D2H is 93 and 51 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and D2H.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon S100 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D2H Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography features
Nikon D2H Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography info
Nikon D2H Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D2H Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
41
environment proofing
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D2H Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging information
Nikon D2H Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon D2H
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon D2H
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon D2H
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-12-22 2003-12-19
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 211k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 1200 grams (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 40
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 10.0
DXO Low light rating 153 352
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $253