Canon N100 vs Nikon P7000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon N100 vs Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The N100 was announced 3 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 grades versus the P7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 offers 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 P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 versus the P7000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and P7000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and P7000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon N100 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent N100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.