Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX610 HS

Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SX600 HS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The N100 was brought out very close to the SX600 HS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the N100 grades vs the SX600 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SX600 HS
N100 | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon N100
SX600 HS | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SX600 HS
N100 | SX600 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 versus the SX600 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SX600 HS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and SX600 HS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | PureColor II G (TFT) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1280 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-12L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $249 |