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Canon N100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Pentax S1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax S1

 N100 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2011Newer by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon N100

 S1 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax S1

 N100 S1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
33
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (289g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery (330 per charge)
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (289g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Pentax S1
34
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (289 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot N100Pentax Optio S1
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