Canon N
Budget Compact Camera
 vs Nikon S01
Budget Compact Camera

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot N

Best price $287
  • 47% more battery life 280 shots vs 190 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.1 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 28 mm² vs 17 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 15 seconds vs 1 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Newer camera April 2013 vs August 2012
  • Longer optical zoom 8.0× vs 3.0×
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 2.8″ vs 2.5″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Viewscreen flips out S01 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities S01 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback S01 does not have HDMI
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot N

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX S01

Best price
$200
  • Weighs a lot less than the N 3.4 oz vs 6.88 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 5 in³ vs 8 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.7″ vs 1.15″
  • Cheaper street price $200 vs $287
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX S01

What’s missing from both the Canon N and the Nikon S01

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
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