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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L100

 SX210 IS L100 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L100 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L100

 SX210 IS L100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and L100 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
38
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon L100
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L100
68
lighter than others (220 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L100
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