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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 12 months before the S100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S100

 SD4000 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S100 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2010More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S100

 SD4000 IS S100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS against the S100.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and S100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S100
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 820 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $240