Nikon J1
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Canon S100
Premium Compact Camera

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J1

Best price $599
  • 15% more battery life 230 shots vs 200 shots
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 2 shots per sec
  • Interchangeable lenses S100 does not have lens options
Find out more about the Nikon 1 J1

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot S100

Best price
$339
  • Weighs a little bit less than the J1 6.98 oz vs 8.3 oz
  • Smaller body size 10 in³ vs 12 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.05″ vs 1.2″
  • Significantly cheaper street price $339 vs $599
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.1 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Has GPS location tagging J1 does not have GPS
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot S100

What the Nikon J1 and Canon S100 have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 460k dots vs 461k dots
  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • Both cameras are the same age November 2011 vs December 2011
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon J1 and the Canon S100

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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