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Canon N vs Casio EX-100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon N and Casio EX-100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is pretty close but the N (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The N was launched 13 months prior to the EX-100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the N grades versus the EX-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-100

 N EX-100 
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon N

 EX-100 N 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-100

 N EX-100 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N features exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N and Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the N and the EX-100.

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and EX-100.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The N includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged N will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
Casio EX-100 Street photography information
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon N vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G touch Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/20000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 389g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 pictures 390 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $572