Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H
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Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon D2H. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon D2H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon D2H
S100 | D2H | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | December 2003 | Fresher by 98 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 211k | Crisper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon S100
D2H | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon D2H
S100 | D2H | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Nikon D2H Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Nikon D2H | |
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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 |