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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was unveiled around the same time to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the N100 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 N100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon N100

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 N100 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 N100 Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the N100 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.
Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW files
44
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
64
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (289g)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than others (283g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
48
 amazing zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
65
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 comes with touch focus
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (289g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
73
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 lighter than others (283g)
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (23mm)
 long reach (483mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (23mm)
 bigger than average screen (4.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 does have microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
37
 pretty wide (23mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic socket
 lighter than others (283 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe    
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $400