Canon N100 vs Nikon S9100

The following is a complete review of the Canon N100 vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was launched 2 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the N100 scores vs the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 versus the S9100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S9100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and S9100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The N100 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern N100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.