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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released at a similar time to the L100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L100

 A2100 IS L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 L100 A2100 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L100

 A2100 IS L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the L100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and L100 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and L100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2100 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Nikon L100
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L100 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Nikon L100 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $399