• 1/2.9 inch 18.5mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S01 advantages over Canon 180

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Lighter weight
    96g vs 126g
    Lighter weight

Canon 180 advantages over Nikon S01

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.9 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 87 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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 Samsung i8

Nikon S01
Samsung i8
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon 180
Samsung i8
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon S210

Nikon S01
Nikon S210
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More pixels
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Canon 180
Nikon S210
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon S02

Nikon S01
Nikon S02
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
Canon 180
Nikon S02
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out

Compared to Sony W830

Nikon S01
Sony W830
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Canon 180
Sony W830
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Nikon S01
Canon 140 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Lighter weight
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Canon 180
Canon 140 IS
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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