Canon N100 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon N100 vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and SD4000 IS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was announced 3 years after the SD4000 IS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the N100 matches up vs the SD4000 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SD4000 IS has proportions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon N100 vs Canon SD4000 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 against the SD4000 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and SD4000 IS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and SD4000 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon N100 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.