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Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
  • Announced January 2014
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was announced 3 years after the SX210 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N100 scores vs the SX210 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 N100 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon N100

 SX210 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SX210 IS

 N100 SX210 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 vs the SX210 IS.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SX210 IS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SX210 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX210 IS will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher N100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
65
great battery (330 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
34
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.64 lb) 220 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $226