Canon N100 vs Nikon P310
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 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 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- Superseded the Nikon P300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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon P310
N100 | P310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon N100
P310 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon P310
N100 | P310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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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 |