Canon N100 vs Nikon L610
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L610 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 Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2012
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Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon N100 and Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and L610 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe N100 was released 18 months later than the L610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the N100 matches up versus the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon L610
| N100 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon N100
| L610 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon L610
| N100 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the N100 versus the L610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and L610 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and L610.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L610 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern N100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-08-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | 120 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-12L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $349 | $150 |