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Canon N vs Canon N100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon N vs Canon N100 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon N100

 N N100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon N

 N100 N 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Canon N100

 N N100 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Canon N vs Canon N100 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Canon N100 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Canon N100 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Canon N100
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (289g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Canon N100 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Canon N100
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
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Canon N vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot N100
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