Canon N100 vs Nikon S3300

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon N100 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and S3300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was introduced 24 months after the S3300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N100 grades against the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 offers external 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) while the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon N100 and Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the S3300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and S3300 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and S3300.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3300 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher N100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.