Canon N100 vs Canon SX10 IS

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon N100 versus Canon SX10 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SX10 IS (10MP) is fairly close but the N100 (1/1.7") and SX10 IS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was released 5 years after the SX10 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the N100 matches up versus the SX10 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Canon SX10 IS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N100 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SX10 IS has sizing of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 versus Canon SX10 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the N100 against the SX10 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and SX10 IS is 89 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and SX10 IS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon N100 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher N100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.