Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L100

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the L100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS grades vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS vs the L100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and L100 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and L100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.