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Canon A1300 vs Canon N100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A1300 vs Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and N100 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was manufactured 23 months before the N100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A1300 grades versus the N100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon N100

 A1300 N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A1300

 N100 A1300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon N100

 A1300 N100 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has sizing of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 against the N100.

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and N100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and N100.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon A1300 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Canon N100 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Canon N100
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Canon N100
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Canon N100 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
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Canon A1300 vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot N100
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot N100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
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 220 shots 330 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $349