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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Nikon L100
(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
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L100 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 7 years later than the L100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS grades versus the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L100

 SX620 HS L100 
RevealedMay 2016February 2009More recent by 89 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L100 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L100

 SX620 HS L100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the L100.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and L100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-05-10 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $399