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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 5 years later than the L100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon L100

 SX700 HS L100 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX700 HS

 L100 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L100

 SX700 HS L100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the L100.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and L100 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and L100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Nikon L100 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 360 gr (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $399