Canon N100 vs Sony H70
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Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon N100 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The N100 was revealed 3 years after the H70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the N100 matches up against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony H70
N100 | H70 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon N100
H70 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony H70
N100 | H70 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon N100 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 compared to the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and H70.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H70 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer N100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $349 | $199 |