Canon N vs Canon N100
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Canon N vs Canon N100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(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 N vs Canon N100 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon N and Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the N (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

The N was revealed 12 months prior to the N100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the N matches up versus the N100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N vs Canon N100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot N100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Canon N100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon N100
N | N100 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon N
N100 | N | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Canon N100
N | N100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon N vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon N100 has proportions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N and Canon N100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N vs the N100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and N100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon N vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and N100.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The N uses the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The older N will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon N vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Canon N100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot N100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot N100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 289g (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-12L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $349 |