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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
Nikon L100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon L100

 SX270 HS L100 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX270 HS

 L100 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L100

 SX270 HS L100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (233g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix L100
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