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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 9 years later than the L100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L100

 SX740 HS L100 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2009More recent by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SX740 HS

 L100 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L100

 SX740 HS L100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS against the L100.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and L100 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and L100.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (265 shots)
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L100 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
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 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $399