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

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Differences

Nikon S01 advantages over Canon N2

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    96g vs 201g
    Lighter weight

Canon N2 advantages over Nikon S01

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.9 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 87 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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

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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 N2
Samsung i8
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

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 N2
Nikon S210
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon N

Nikon S01
Canon N
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon N2
Canon N
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

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 N2
Nikon S02
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon S6900

Nikon S01
Nikon S6900
  • $200
  • 1/2.9 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Canon N2
Nikon S6900
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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