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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and S01 (10MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A100 was released 2 years after the S01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A100 matches up versus the S01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S01

 A100 S01 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016June 2013Newer by 32 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon A100

 S01 A100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S01

 A100 S01 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has proportions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A100 and the S01.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and S01.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon A100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Nikon S01
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S01 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average (96g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography info
Nikon S01 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than average (96 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (190 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Nikon S01
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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touchscreen
lighter than average (96g)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon S01
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.1 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 96g (0.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" 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 250 photographs 190 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 Built-in
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single -
Price at launch $162 $170