Canon N100 vs Canon SX600 HS

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.