Canon N100 vs Sony H20
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Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon N100 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The N100 was revealed 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the N100 matches up against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony H20
N100 | H20 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon N100
H20 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony H20
N100 | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features external 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 Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon N100 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N100 and the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and H20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon N100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern N100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-12L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $349 | $249 |