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Canon N100 vs Nikon S32

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 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 S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon N100 versus Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and S32 (1/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The N100 was manufactured very close to the S32 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the N100 matches up vs the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon S32

 N100 S32 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon N100

 S32 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon S32

 N100 S32 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon N100 versus Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the N100 vs the S32.

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S32 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and S32.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S32 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S32 Portrait photography factors
33
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Nikon S32 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Nikon S32
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (330 per charge)
has focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
environment proofing
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S32 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging information
Nikon S32 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
has mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (289g)
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $180