Canon Powershot
S100
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S9100

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs Nikon Coolpix S9300

Canon Powershot S100

100

Reasons to buy the Canon Powershot S100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 24fps
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Size
 Really small
Compact 99x60x28 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
12 MP
Nikon Coolpix S9100

58
"Full HD video"
trustedreviews.com | talking about the S9100's video-quality
"the S9100 is slickly styled like a high end enthusiasts' compact complete with top plate mode dial, sunken flash and stereo microphones."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the S9100's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Zoom
 Great zoom
18x
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 105x62x35 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
9.5 fps

differences

Advantages of the Canon S100
Aperture Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest zoom, the S100's lens captures much more light (1.6 f-stops)
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
Help
 Around 50% larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Size Significantly smaller 99x60x28 mm vs 105x62x35 mm
Help
 Around 30% smaller
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The S100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
Help
 20% thinner
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 4 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects around 30% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 198 g vs 214 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 1s
Help
 15x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Nikon S9100
Zoom Much more zoom 18x vs 5x
Help
 Around 13x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
Help
 Around 2x higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Battery life Longer battery life 270 shots vs 200 shots
Help
 Around 40% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $237.03 vs $371.99
Help
 The best price we've seen is $135 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon Powershot S100 Canon Powershot S100
100 vs 58
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon Powershot S100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a travel zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
S100:1080p @ 24fps
S9100:1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
240 fps
HDR Both have in-camera, most cameras like these don't Help
Combines multiple exposures
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
S100:24 mm
S9100:25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
S100:10 fps
S9100:9.5 fps
Weight Heavy Help
S100:198 g
S9100:214 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
S100:1.1"
S9100:1.4"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
S100:99x60x28 mm
S9100:105x62x35 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$300 - $315
3D Captures 3D images
Focus points Has much more focus points
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix S9100
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
3D Captures 3D images
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$299
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$300 - $327
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Coolpix S9100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$291 - $350
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$146 - $179
Size Is significantly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix S9100

Canon Powershot S100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
Sensor size Larger sensor
Weight Slightly lighter
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Powershot S100
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Much larger
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Powershot S100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$325
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Much larger
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Powershot S100
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$499 - $500
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Size Much larger
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the XZ-1 vs the Powershot S100
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Focus points Many more focus points
Size Much larger
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Powershot S100

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229
Aperture Wider aperture
Size Smaller
Zoom Significantly less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S9100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Travel zoom

$100
Size Smaller
Macro focus Better macro capability
Zoom Much less zoom
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S8100 vs the Coolpix S9100

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