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Canon N100 vs Nikon P300

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Nikon P300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon P300

 N100 P300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon N100

 P300 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon P300

 N100 P300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution922k922kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
28
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Nikon P300
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix P300
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