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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon L100

 SX160 IS L100 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX160 IS

 L100 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L100

 SX160 IS L100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Nikon L100 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
69
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISNikon Coolpix L100
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