Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S100

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 3 years later than the S100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the S100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and S100 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and S100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.