Canon N vs Nikon S31

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon N vs Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the N (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess different sensor size.

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The N was brought out 5 months prior to the S31 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the N scores vs the S31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the N vs the S31.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S31.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon N will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.