Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Updated by Nikon L110

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the L100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX600 HS grades vs the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon L100
SX600 HS | L100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX600 HS
L100 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L100
SX600 HS | L100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the L100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and L100.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 360g (0.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 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 | 290 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $249 | $399 |