Nikon D100 vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD100PowerShot SX1 IS
      Successor ModelNikon D200
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel11.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10002816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper-Fine, Fine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size1.8"2.80"
      Screen Resolution118k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1005.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Custom, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software
      Environmental Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Battery PackAA batteries (NiMH recommended)
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC card
      Other Nikon D100 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.