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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon N100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was launched 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 N100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon N100

 Galaxy Camera 3G N100 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 N100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
33
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
65
good battery (330 shots)
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $606