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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and S02 (13MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A100 was announced 2 years later than the S02 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the A100 matches up against the S02 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S02

 A100 S02 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2013Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon A100

 S02 A100 
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Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S02

 A100 S02 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 compared to the S02.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and S02.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon A100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Nikon S02
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megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography features
Nikon S02 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A100
Sports photography with Nikon S02
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (250 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Nikon S02
70
good battery (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S02 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging information
Nikon S02 Vlogging information
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon S02
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Nikon Coolpix S02
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-14 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 1.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 210 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single -
Retail price $162 $177