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Canon D30 vs Nikon L100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon D30 versus Nikon L100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years after the L100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the D30 scores versus the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L100

 D30 L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon D30

 L100 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L100

 D30 L100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 against the L100.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and L100.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon D30 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Nikon L100 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Nikon L100 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
60
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $399