Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L100
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Released February 2009
- Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX420 IS was launched 7 years after the L100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Nikon L100
| SX420 IS | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 85 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX420 IS
| L100 | SX420 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon L100
| SX420 IS | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS features outer 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 L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the L100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and L100 is 80 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and L100.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.5-5.4 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 195 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11LH | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $399 |