Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100
90 Imaging
37 Features
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79 Imaging
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Newer Model is Nikon L110
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX210 IS was announced 17 months after the L100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L100
SX210 IS | L100 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX210 IS
L100 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L100
SX210 IS | L100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the L100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and L100 is 90 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and L100.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX210 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
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 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 | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $226 | $399 |