• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 392.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX210 IS advantages over Nikon S100

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    392 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S100 advantages over Canon SX210 IS

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 31 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 212g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    820k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung HZ35W

Canon SX210 IS
Samsung HZ35W
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • More pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Nikon S100
Samsung HZ35W
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm Z90
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm Z90

Nikon S100
Fujifilm Z90
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm Z90

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic ZS8
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Nikon S100
Panasonic ZS8
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Canon SX230 HS

Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX230 HS
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Nikon S100
Canon SX230 HS
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S100 vs Canon SX230 HS

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic TS20
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Nikon S100
Panasonic TS20
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS20

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