Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SX170 IS (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SX170 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe N100 was brought out 5 months after the SX170 IS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the N100 matches up versus the SX170 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SX170 IS
N100 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon N100
SX170 IS | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SX170 IS
N100 | SX170 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX170 IS has proportions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 and the SX170 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SX170 IS is 89 and 88 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and SX170 IS.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX170 IS will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 251 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $349 | $0 |