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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was unveiled 13 months later than the L100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS grades against the L100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L100

 SD1300 IS L100 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 L100 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L100

 SD1300 IS L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS against the L100.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and L100.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD1300 IS to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SD1300 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L100
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L100 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $399