Nikon D100 vs Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD100PowerShot A3300 IS
      Successor ModelNikon D200
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel16.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10004608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance90 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.8 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Smart
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software
      Environmental Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 5.5 x 2"
      Package Weight0.85 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Battery PackNB-8L
      Battery Life230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
      Other Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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