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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Nikon L100
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 6 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX530 HS grades vs the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon L100

 SX530 HS L100 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX530 HS

 L100 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L100

 SX530 HS L100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the L100.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and L100 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and L100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (1.6 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L100
55
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $379 $399