Canon N100 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon N100 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was manufactured 3 years after the CX4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N100 grades versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon N100 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the N100 against the CX4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and CX4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and CX4.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon N100 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger N100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.