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Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was revealed 24 months after the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N100 scores against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax VS20

 N100 VS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon N100

 VS20 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax VS20

 N100 VS20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 compared to the VS20.

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and VS20 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and VS20.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW support
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (289 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (235 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (289g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot N100Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $106