Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon L100

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 5 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX60 HS scores vs the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS vs the L100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and L100 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and L100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX60 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.