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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 8 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS grades vs the P100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P100

 SX70 HS P100 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2010Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P100 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P100

 SX70 HS P100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the P100.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and P100 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and P100.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to provide extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon P100 Portrait photography information
55
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Nikon P100 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P100 Travel photography details
64
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
49
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (481g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P100 Vlogging details
64
fairly wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
25
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than others (481 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P100
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 481 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 325 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $550 $400