Canon N100 vs Canon S90

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon N100 vs Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S90 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The N100 was manufactured 3 years after the S90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the N100 matches up versus the S90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot S90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon S90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got outside 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) and the Canon S90 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 against the S90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and S90 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S90.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon N100 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent N100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.