Canon N100 vs Nikon S32
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 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)
- 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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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 GlossaryThe 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 type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar 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.
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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S32 is 89 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Canon N100 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Nikon 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 |