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

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Differences

Nikon S1100pj advantages over Canon D20

  • Lighter weight
    155g vs 227g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon D20 advantages over Nikon S1100pj

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Good still and video image quality; Attractive, comfortable design; 3-inch LCD monitor that's easy to view in even bright sunlight.

  • Feature set lags behind current (2013) models; Performance average at best; Poor wide-angle optical quality; High chromatic aberration and corner softness.

  • Read our Canon D20 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S1000pj

Nikon S1100pj
Nikon S1000pj
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1000pj

Canon D20
Nikon S1000pj
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon D20 vs Nikon S1000pj

Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Nikon S1100pj
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus Tough-6020

Canon D20
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Canon D20 vs Olympus Tough-6020

Compared to Fujifilm XP30

Nikon S1100pj
Fujifilm XP30
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S1100pj vs Fujifilm XP30

Canon D20
Fujifilm XP30
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP30

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Nikon S1100pj
Fujifilm XP150
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Nikon S1100pj vs Fujifilm XP150

Canon D20
Fujifilm XP150
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Canon D20 vs Fujifilm XP150

Compared to Canon D30

Nikon S1100pj
Canon D30
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More pixels
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S1100pj vs Canon D30

Canon D20
Canon D30
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

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