Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS vs Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9100

53

"a toughened shock dampening chassis"
trustedreviews.com | talking about the S9100's build-quality
"Overall though the S9100 has delivered a very respectable ISO performance"
trustedreviews.com | talking about the S9100's iso-noise

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
9.5 fps
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

45

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.8
Zoom
Great zoom
20x
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Macro focus
Great macro
0 cm
Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital

differences

Advantages of the Canon SX1 IS

Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
At its widest zoom, the SX1 IS's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 f-stops)
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 0 cm vs 4 cm
Help
Almost the same
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
Less risk of blur
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Zoom Slightly more zoom 20x vs 18x
Help
More than 20% more zoom
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
Help
A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/3200s vs 1/2000s
Help
Around 40% faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 1s
Help
15x longer exposures
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Learn more about
the Canon SX1 IS

Advantages of the Nikon S9100

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
Help
More than 4x higher resolution screen
Size Much smaller 105x62x35 mm vs 128x88x88 mm
Help
4.4x smaller
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
Help
More than 10% better wide angle
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
Help
Around 10% larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Weight Much lighter 214 g vs 615 g
Help
2.9x lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 9.5 fps vs 4 fps
Help
Around 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Much thinner 1.4" vs 3.5"
Help
2.5x thinner
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
The S9100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Lowest price Much cheaper $237.03 vs $644.12
Help
The best price we've seen is $407 cheaper (2.7x less)
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Learn more about
the Nikon S9100
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
45 vs 53
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S9100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a travel zoom.

advice

Need help deciding?

Ask the community!

I am considering either the Canon SX1 IS or the Nikon S9100,
For example: Taking photos in low light or great family photos or ability to take great photos underwater

Select aspects that are most important to you: (max 3)

Popular tags:

Are you a camera expert? Share your knowledge!

0
votes
by Lisa-Lumpkin this month
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

I'm big on concerts and also go on a cruise every year.  A lot of the photos I take are at night...

0
votes
by Susan-Rosenthal last month
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

I am a beginner kind of and also need to take great night photos. If GPS is turned off, will th...

0
votes
by Misty-Smith last month
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S9100

I am a beginer and am looking for a camera that takes very crisp clear pictures up close and at ...

0
votes
by MajorBitchslap last month
Panasonic DMC-TZ20 vs Nikon S9100

Hi guys! I own a Nikon D40 and I know how to handle it, so I'm not a beginner but not an expert. I...

One person recommends the Panasonic DMC-TZ20:

"Go for the Panasonic, their travel zoom line of cameras are very highly regarded, I've recommended..."

0
votes
by Jim-Allan this month
Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S9100

Bit of a beginner - have considered the Fujifilm F600EXR, the Nikon S9100, the Canon Powershot S...

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Zoom Great zoom Help
SX1 IS:20x
S9100:18x
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350

Touch screen Has a touch screen
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$180 - $229

Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Size Significantly larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom

$569

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Size Significantly larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Zoom Much more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Supports RAW No RAW support
Size Larger
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$438 - $500

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Size Much larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599

Sensor size Much larger sensor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Zoom Significantly less zoom

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330

3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Wider aperture
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$300 - $327

3D Takes 3D photos
GPS Has a GPS
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Battery life Shorter battery life
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229

Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
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

appearance

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix S9100

discussion

Showing 0 comments