Canon N100 vs Nikon P300
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37 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- New Model is Nikon P310

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon N100 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The N100 was introduced 2 years later than the P300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon P300
N100 | P300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon N100
P300 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon P300
N100 | P300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon N100 and Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the N100 against the P300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and P300 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and P300.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The N100 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher N100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Expeed C2 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 189 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $349 | $500 |