• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Canon SD1100 IS advantages over Nikon S6800

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon S6800 advantages over Canon SD1100 IS

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 114 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    11 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.4 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon SD1100 IS

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon S6800
Nikon S6800

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Canon SD1100 IS
Samsung NV30
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Samsung NV30

Nikon S6800
Samsung NV30
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Samsung NV30

Compared to Sony DSC-W130

Canon SD1100 IS
Sony DSC-W130
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Sony DSC-W130

Nikon S6800
Sony DSC-W130
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Sony DSC-W130

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Canon SD1100 IS
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Nikon S6800
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Sony WX150

Canon SD1100 IS
Sony WX150
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Sony WX150

Nikon S6800
Sony WX150
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Sony WX150

Compared to Fujifilm T550

Canon SD1100 IS
Fujifilm T550
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Nikon S6800
Fujifilm T550
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Fujifilm T550

Compare Other Cameras?