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Canon N100 vs Nikon P310

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon N100 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was revealed 19 months later than the P310 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the N100 grades against the P310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon P310

 N100 P310 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2012Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon N100

 P310 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon P310

 N100 P310 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 offers exterior 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 P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon N100 versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 versus the P310.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and P310 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and P310.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P310 will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern N100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
33
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (289g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Nikon P310
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Nikon P310 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (289g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (289g)
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-06-22
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $700