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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 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
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 19 months after the L100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX130 IS grades against the L100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon L100

 SX130 IS L100 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 L100 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L100

 SX130 IS L100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the L100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and L100 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and L100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L100
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $399