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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the L100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades versus the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon L100

 SX10 IS L100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX10 IS

 L100 SX10 IS 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L100

 SX10 IS L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS versus the L100.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and L100 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and L100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detection focus
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (600g)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L100 Sports photography information
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L100
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (600g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
34
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $275 $399