Canon N100 vs Fujifilm XP90

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon N100 and Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was brought out 24 months prior to the Fujifilm XP90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the Fujifilm XP90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Fujifilm XP90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N100 provides external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has sizing of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N100 and Fujifilm XP90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 against the Fujifilm XP90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and Fujifilm XP90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and Fujifilm XP90.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP90 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged N100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.