Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P100
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Announced July 2010
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Let's look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the P100 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX1 IS was manufactured 15 months prior to the P100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up against the P100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon P100
| SX1 IS | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon SX1 IS
| P100 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon P100
| SX1 IS | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS versus the P100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and P100 is 64 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and P100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615 gr (1.36 pounds) | 481 gr (1.06 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
| 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 model | - | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $600 | $400 |