Canon N100 vs Pentax S1
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Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon N100 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The N100 was released 2 years after the S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the N100 grades versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax S1
N100 | S1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon N100
S1 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax S1
N100 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features external dimensions 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 Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon N100 versus Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the N100 against the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and S1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax S1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $174 |