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Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • New Model is Canon 1100D
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 1000D and Nikon L100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very well matched but the 1000D (APS-C) and L100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1000D was launched 6 months before the L100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 1000D matches up against the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon L100

 1000D L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon 1000D

 L100 1000D 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon L100

 1000D L100 
RevealedJuly 2008February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D has external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1000D against the L100.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and L100 is 70 and 79 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and L100.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The 1000D uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Nikon L100
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1000D
Travel photography with Nikon L100
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography info
Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
9
no video
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon L100
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Nikon Coolpix L100
Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-07-22 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 grams (1.11 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $399