Canon PowerShot S110 vs Nikon Coolpix S100

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S110 and the Nikon Coolpix S100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot S110 was introduced in September 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S100 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot S110 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix S100 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 820k dot Fixed Screen
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S110
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S100.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 48
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S110

      Canon S110
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S110 over Nikon Coolpix S100.

      Canon PowerShot S110 vs Nikon Coolpix S100
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 4 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 200 shots vs 150 shots

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      Canon S200
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S90
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Samsung WB30F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm XP130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon A2100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S100

      Nikon S100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S100 over Canon PowerShot S110.

      Canon PowerShot S110 vs Nikon Coolpix S100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/4.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 820k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
      Lighter 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

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      Nikon S620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S630
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S230
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S100
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot820k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life200 shots150 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S110 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S100 has a 3.50" screen with 820k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S110 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Nikon Coolpix S100 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot S110 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S100 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot S110

      Canon PowerShot S110 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot S110 has a Mini HDMI and Nikon Coolpix S100 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot S110 comes with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Nikon Coolpix S100 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 150 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S110, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S100. Canon PowerShot S110 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps. Nikon Coolpix S100 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot S110..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot S110 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 27 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 1.06") and Nikon Coolpix S100 body has dimensions of 99 x 65 x 18 mm (3.9 x 2.56 x 0.71"). Canon PowerShot S110 weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S100 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

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      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S100

      Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S100 and give them scores of 66 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 48
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      GOOD
      76
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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