• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S210 advantages over Canon A3100 IS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.77 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    100g vs 154g
    Lighter weight

Canon A3100 IS advantages over Nikon S210

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 114 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 Olympus FE-320

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-320
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon A3100 IS
Olympus FE-320
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung SL201

Nikon S210
Samsung SL201
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Canon A3100 IS
Samsung SL201
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-360
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Canon A3100 IS
Olympus FE-360
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon A1100 IS

Nikon S210
Canon A1100 IS
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Canon A3100 IS
Canon A1100 IS
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon A3000 IS

Nikon S210
Canon A3000 IS
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Canon A3100 IS
Canon A3000 IS
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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