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Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS 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
  • Launched January 2014
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was launched 4 years after the SX120 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N100 scores versus the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 N100 SX120 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon N100

 SX120 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SX120 IS

 N100 SX120 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 has external measurements 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 SX120 IS has specifications of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 and the SX120 IS.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SX120 IS is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and SX120 IS.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon N100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
33
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography information
Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography factors
65
good battery power (330 per charge)
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (289g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 285 gr (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $249