Canon N100 vs Nikon S640

Below is a extended review of the Canon N100 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was released 4 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the N100 scores against the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the N100 against the S640.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S640 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and S640.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The N100 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer N100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.