Which of these two cameras is better?

Nikon s3100(http://www.nikon.co.in/productitem.php?pid=1415-399886b0b0&display=technicalspecifications) OR
canon ixus 220 hs (http://www.canon.co.in/personal/products/compact-cameras/ixus/digital-ixus-220hs?languageCode=EN#specificationAnchor)

I would def go nikon… But I may be biased!

I wouldnt get nikon… As a beginning photographer i bought a nikon and that was a big mistake i now use a fuji and i love it… My sister *also a photographer* uses that canon & she loves it

I suggest you get what your friends have so you can have someone to ask if you have questions or doubts about your camera's features, functions, and all. I'm a Canon user so I prefer having Canon.

I would like to give an opinion based on the features.

Canon IXUS 220 HS:

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate (@ 24fps)
Has Image stabilization Lens; Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Gives Wider aperture f/2.7
Much better macro capability (shoot as close as 3 cm)
Has a CMOS sensor CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Shoots faster (3.4 fps) at continuous shooting mode.
Allows longer exposures till 15sec

Nikon S3100:

Much lighter and thinner than Canon IXUS 220 HS
Less costlier than Canon IXUS 220 HS
Shoots video at a resolution 720p but at a higher frame rate (@ 30fps)
Do not have image stabilization
Gives less wider aperture f/3.2
Lesser macro capability (shoot from 10 cm onwards)
Has a CCD sensor CCD-family sensors doesn't get heated up when used continuously (specially while shooting videos)
Shoots much slower (0.7 fps) at continuous shooting mode.
Long exposure limited to only 4 sec

Canon IXUS 220 seems to be a better model than the Nikon one!