Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P100

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 2 years after the P100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX500 IS scores against the P100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has proportions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the P100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and P100 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and P100.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.