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Canon N100 vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony H20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony H20

 N100 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon N100

 H20 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony H20

 N100 H20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Sony H20
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Sony H20
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
65
good battery power (330 per charge)
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Canon N100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot N100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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