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Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49
Canon XC10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
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Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon XC10 and Nikon L100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the XC10 (1") and L100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was introduced 6 years later than the L100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the XC10 scores versus the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Nikon L100

 XC10 L100 
RevealedApril 2015February 2009Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon XC10

 L100 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Nikon L100

 XC10 L100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 and the L100.

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and L100 is 54 and 79 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and L100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon XC10 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer XC10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
low resolution (12MP)
has no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography advice
Nikon L100 Street photography advice
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
provides focus via touch
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography features
Nikon L100 Travel photography features
43
provides focus via touch
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
has no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,040g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Nikon L100
 Canon XC10Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon XC10 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-08 2009-02-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,599 $399