Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon N100 versus Canon SX160 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SX160 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe N100 was brought out 7 months after the SX160 IS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the N100 grades against the SX160 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SX160 IS
N100 | SX160 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | June 2013 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon N100
SX160 IS | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SX160 IS
N100 | SX160 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 has external dimensions 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 SX160 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Canon N100 versus Canon SX160 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the N100 against the SX160 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and SX160 IS is 89 and 86 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and SX160 IS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX160 IS will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger N100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 291g (0.64 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") |
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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-12L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $349 | $199 |