Canon N100 vs Samsung WB350F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was manufactured very close to the WB350F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 vs Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 against the WB350F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and WB350F is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and WB350F.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB350F will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.