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Canon S200 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon S200 versus Nikon L100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and L100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was unveiled 5 years after the L100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200 scores against the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon L100

 S200 L100 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon S200

 L100 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon L100

 S200 L100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the L100.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and L100.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The S200 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern S200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Nikon L100
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
64
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Nikon L100
33
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot S200Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-21 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $293 $399