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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 3 years after the L100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon L100

 SX150 IS L100 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 40 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 L100 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L100

 SX150 IS L100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS and the L100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and L100 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and L100.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon L100
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (306g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L100
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 130 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $399