Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon L100

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon L100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was introduced at a similar time to the L100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD970 IS scores versus the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS versus the L100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and L100 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and L100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD970 IS to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.