Canon N vs Nikon S5100

Let's look more closely at the Canon N and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 2 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the N matches up versus the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon N features physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N vs the S5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S5100.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher N is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.