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Canon N100 vs Canon S200

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Key Specs

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
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon N100 vs Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The N100 was launched at a similar time to the S200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the N100 matches up versus the S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon S200

 N100 S200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon N100

 S200 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon S200

 N100 S200 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Canon N100 vs Canon S200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 against the S200.

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S200 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon N100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
34
focusing manually
has face detection focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Canon S200 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Canon S200
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
has focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot S200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Canon PowerShot S200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 181 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $293