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Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Launched February 2018
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and L100 (10MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and L100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 4000D was released 9 years after the L100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 4000D grades versus the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon L100

 4000D L100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009More modern by 111 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon 4000D

 L100 4000D 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon L100

 4000D L100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D has got physical measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 4000D versus the L100.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and L100 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and L100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 4000D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 4000D will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 4000D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
78
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Nikon L100
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
60
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
56
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging highlights
Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
28
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon L100
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 4000D Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-26 2009-02-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $293 $399