Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 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
- Launched February 2009
- New Model is Nikon L110
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX160 IS was manufactured 4 years after the L100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX160 IS scores vs the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon L100
SX160 IS | L100 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX160 IS
L100 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L100
SX160 IS | L100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS against the L100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and L100 is 86 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and L100.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 lb) | 360 gr (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 380 images | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $199 | $399 |