Canon N100 vs Nikon S30
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed January 2014
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Here is a complete analysis of the Canon N100 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe N100 was released 24 months later than the S30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the N100 scores against the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon S30
| N100 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon N100
| S30 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon S30
| N100 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 comes with physical dimensions 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 S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the N100 against the S30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and S30 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S30.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon N100 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern N100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-12L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $349 | $119 |