Canon N100 vs Nikon L810
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Renewed by Nikon L820
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In this article, we are looking at the Canon N100 and Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe N100 was announced 24 months after the L810 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the N100 grades versus the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon L810
| N100 | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon N100
| L810 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon L810
| N100 | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 and the L810.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and L810 is 89 and 74 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and L810.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L810 will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.2fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 430g (0.95 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
| 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 | 330 images | 300 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-12L | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $349 | $280 |