Canon N100 vs Canon SX230 HS

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon N100 versus Canon SX230 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and SX230 HS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was released 2 years later than the SX230 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the N100 scores vs the SX230 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 offers 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) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon N100 versus Canon SX230 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 vs the SX230 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and SX230 HS is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and SX230 HS.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The N100 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer N100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.