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Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon N100 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was released 4 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the N100 scores against the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon S1000pj

 N100 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon N100

 S1000pj N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon S1000pj

 N100 S1000pj 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the N100 compared to the S1000pj.

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S1000pj is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S1000pj.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The N100 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
34
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (289g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography information
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
has touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (289g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (289g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $289