Canon N100 vs Canon S100

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon N100 and Canon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The N100 was unveiled 2 years later than the S100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the N100 matches up vs the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot S100. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon S100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 and the S100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and S100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S100.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern N100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.