Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and D100 (6MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and D100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 6 years later than the D100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS scores vs the D100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Nikon D100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Nikon D100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon D100 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS versus the D100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and D100 is 64 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and D100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX1 IS will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX1 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.