Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

71%

68%

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Community RankingView Details

70%

52%

PerformanceView Details

82%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

NikonCoolpix S9100

64

60

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Nikon Coolpix S9100 compared to the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

MP12

1/2.5"

On my laptop the pictures look a bit drab or dull, but on my desk top with a high res monitor the pictures are real vivid and pleasing to the eye.

Rated 100% by by Michael (Mar, 2011)

12 MP

1/2.5"

With the proper setting in Flickr, you get a nice map of the locations in your uploads with precise locations you never even heard of.

Rated 60% by by Bruce-A.-Moon--ESLBruce

megapixels

0 MP

PowerShot SX260 HS12 MP

Coolpix S910012 MP

20 MP

In terms of image quality we felt the results bettered those from the 12 megapixel P500 we were playing with alongside it.

Coolpix S9100 by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)

The picture quality is excellent and although 12.1 megapixels isn't a whole lot, it is good because the really good sensors can get to each pixel more.

PowerShot SX260 HS by L.-Benedict (Jul, 2012)

sensor size

Nikon Coolpix S9100

1/2.5" sensor

Coolpix S9100 1/2.5" sensor

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

1/2.5" sensor

PowerShot SX260 HS 1/2.5" sensor

At ISO800 there's a subtle softening of overall detail which has again kept any instance of image noise at bay - but this really is nit picking as viewing the full frame you'd be hard pressed to notice any difference at all between this and the lower settings.

Coolpix S9100 by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)

digital noise is apparent when using high ISO, this is probably due to the small sensor size.

PowerShot SX260 HS by Penny-Johnson (Sep, 2012)

wide angle lens

Nikon Coolpix S9100

25 mm

Coolpix S9100 25 mm

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

25 mm

PowerShot SX260 HS 25 mm

These shots of a white coloured wall were taken at a distance of 1.5m. Forced Off - Wide Angle (25mm).

Coolpix S9100 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)

I prefer to control both wide angle and zoom.

PowerShot SX260 HS by NHchick (May, 2012)

aperture size

Nikon Coolpix S9100

f/3.5 lens

Coolpix S9100 f/3.5 lens

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

f/3.5 lens

PowerShot SX260 HS f/3.5 lens

The S9100's maximum lens aperture is a modest f/3.5 though.

Coolpix S9100 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)

Aperture value could be set anywhere between f/3.5 & f/8.0, but it also depends on the zoom position (with maximum zoom, aperture value could be set either at f/6.8 or at f/8.).

PowerShot SX260 HS by N-V (Mar, 2012)

zoom range

0x

PowerShot SX260 HS20x

Coolpix S910018x

20x

The long zoom is great, but even with image stabilizing enabled you will need a steady hand for clear shots at higher zoom levels.

Coolpix S9100 by Michael (Mar, 2011)

Zoom: zoom is very good - 20x zoom.

PowerShot SX260 HS by N-V (Mar, 2012)

body size

Coolpix S9100105 x 62 x 35 mm

PowerShot SX260 HS106 x 61 x 33 mm

Overall, this is a very easy camera to use and if you are looking for something that will fit nicely in a handbag, this is definitely the most compact camera I've ever had.

Coolpix S9100 by L.-Schnitzler (Dec, 2011)

I have concluded that for me, a camera that takes 'very good' pictures, that is small and lightweight, is a NECESSITY.

PowerShot SX260 HS by K.-S.-Bowen--KS-Bowen (May, 2012)

Performance Real world tests of Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

battery life

0 photos300 photos

Coolpix S9100 270 photos

PowerShot SX260 HS 210 photos

The S9100 is powered by a lithium ion rechargeable pack that is rated for 270 shots; this was supported in testing, but keep in mind that using the zoom a lot or the movie and burst-shooting modes will kill battery life faster.

Coolpix S9100 by c|net (Apr, 2011)

After a two week vacation with it overseas as my first real use of it I have to say that I am impressed with the size/weight of the package, the quality of the pictures, the acceptable speed of operation, the battery life, the image stabilization, and the zoom.

PowerShot SX260 HS by SAW (Sep, 2012)

max continuous shooting

Coolpix S91009.5 fps

PowerShot SX260 HS3.2 fps

It made a big difference for me in burst mode.

Coolpix S9100 by Michael (Mar, 2011)

It is also good for motion, and my dad was surprised it had a burst mode, because my mama got her DSLR camera mainly because of it.

PowerShot SX260 HS by L.-Benedict (Jul, 2012)

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Nikon Coolpix S9100

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Advantages compared to the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Significantly higher resolution screen	921 k dots	vs	461 k dots
Around 2x higher resolution screen

Faster rapid fire	9.5 fps	vs	3.2 fps
Around 3x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion

Significantly faster benchmarked shot to shot times	0.71 fps	vs	8.23 fps
11.6x faster shot to shot; Take multiple consecutive photos quickly

Supports HDR	Yes	vs	No
Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas

More photos per charge	270	vs	210
60 more shots; Longer battery life

Better macro lens	40 mm	vs	50 mm
20% closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

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Advantages compared to the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Shoots video in 24p	Yes	vs	No
Somewhat common; For that film look

Includes a GPS	Yes	vs	No
Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically

Marginally more recently announced	Feb, 2012	vs	Feb, 2011
Announced date a year later

Faster max shutter speed	1/3200 s	vs	1/2000 s
Around 40% faster max shutter speed; capture fast action

Longer long exposure	15 s	vs	1 s
15x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement

Reviews Word on the street

	Nikon Coolpix S9100		Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
	Rated 80% Read the review (May, 2011) ISO 1600At ISO1600 shadow detail is beginning to take on a speckled appearance - but only if you're really looking closely.		Rated 80% Read the review (May, 2012) Effective resolution remains at 12.1MP, which strikes us as quite a sensible move given that the SX260 uses a regular 1/2.3in compact-sized sensor.

	Rated 90% Read the review (Apr, 2011) Other key features of the slim S9100 include a 12 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high resolution 921k dot 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p high-definition movies with stereo sound, sensor-shift Vibration Reduction, a shooting mode dial and a fast auto-focus system.		Rated 90% Read the review (Apr, 2012) Other key features of the Canon SX260 include built-in GPS, a 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound, fast 10.3fps burst shooting, and a full range of manual and automated exposure modes.

	Rated 78% Read the review (Apr, 2011) Yes, it has plenty of other things going on-including a beautiful high-res LCD-but if all you really want is a long lens in a pocketable body with reliable automatic shooting options, the S9100 might be the best option for the money.		Rated 83% Read the review (Mar, 2012) Canon also included its Live View Control mode, which enables you to adjust brightness, color, and tone with onscreen sliders and see what the photo will look like as you make the changes.

	Rated 80% by 22 users at amazon.com I'm impressed with the quality of the pictures, the zoom is great. Rated 100% by by R.-Brown (Feb, 2012) The Coolpix's 18x zoom lens works very well, it has greater magnification than the 55-200mm telephoto on my D60. Rated 100% by by L.-H.-Davis (Nov, 2011) Flash: The flash works great. Rated 100% by by BTideRoll (Apr, 2011)		Rated 83% by 267 users at amazon.com The zoom worked great - the resolution of those pics is surprisingly clear. Rated 100% by by RhondaH (Sep, 2012) As many others have stated there are times you want the flexibility of everything in a small package, in fact that pretty much most of the time because very few us would enjoy carrying around all day a 4lb DSLR, or similar video camera, lighting kit, and sound kit. Rated 100% by by Stevan-Varnell (Jun, 2012) My old camera wouldn't take a good picture in our house at night even with all the lights on because everything looked so grainy. Rated 80% by by Travis-Householder