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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Nikon P100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P100

 SX210 IS P100 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 size comparison

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

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P100 Portrait photography advice
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Nikon P100 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P100
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Nikon P100 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (481g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P100
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (481 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon 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