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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 4 months after the L100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX200 IS scores against the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L100

 SX200 IS L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L100 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L100

 SX200 IS L100 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions 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 SX200 IS versus Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS against the L100.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and L100 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and L100.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX200 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Nikon L100
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $399