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Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 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
  • Released January 2014
Canon SX160 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SX160 IS

 N100 SX160 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon N100

 SX160 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SX160 IS

 N100 SX160 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (289g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
65
good battery pack (330 per charge)
has focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (289g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SX160 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
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