Reasons to choose PowerShot S100
Released in 2011, PowerShot S100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S100
vs Nikon Coolpix P330
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S10042 mm²
Coolpix P330- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S100 and Coolpix P330 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot S100MetricCoolpix P330
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
198 gWeight200 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot S100 and Coolpix P330 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P330 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P330 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P330
Released in 2013, Coolpix P330 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.