Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and N100 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe A3500 IS was launched 12 months prior to the N100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3500 IS scores versus the N100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Canon PowerShot N100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Canon N100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon N100
A3500 IS | N100 |
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A3500 IS
N100 | A3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon N100
A3500 IS | N100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon N100 has sizing of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon N100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS and the N100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and N100 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and N100.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3500 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A3500 IS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon N100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Canon PowerShot N100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Canon PowerShot N100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 289g (0.64 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 200 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-12L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $115 | $349 |