Canon D10 vs Canon N100
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89 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Revealed July 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2014

Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Canon D10 and Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the D10 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

The D10 was released 5 years earlier than the N100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D10 scores versus the N100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 and Canon PowerShot N100. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Canon N100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon N100
D10 | N100 |
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon D10
N100 | D10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon N100
D10 | N100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon N100 has dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D10 and Canon N100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D10 versus the N100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and N100 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and N100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The D10 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Canon N100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot N100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot N100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/5000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 289 grams (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 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 | - | 330 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-12L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $349 |