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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was manufactured 11 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 N100 Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2013More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon N100

 Galaxy Camera N100 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 N100 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer N100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
33
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (300 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $450