Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37


68 Imaging
33 Features
42 Overall
36
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Announced July 2010

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was unveiled very close to the P100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades versus the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix P100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon P100
SX210 IS | P100 |
---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon SX210 IS
P100 | SX210 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P100
SX210 IS | P100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS vs the P100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and P100 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and P100.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | 220g (0.49 lb) | 481g (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
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 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $226 | $400 |