Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Updated by Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Launched February 2009
- Later Model is Nikon L110

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was revealed 4 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon L100
SX270 HS | L100 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 51 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX270 HS
L100 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L100
SX270 HS | L100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS and the L100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and L100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX270 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lb) | 360g (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 210 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $284 | $399 |