Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon L100
SX130 IS | L100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX130 IS
L100 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L100
SX130 IS | L100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |