Canon N100 vs Sony H90

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon N100 vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was brought out 23 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the N100 matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides outer 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 H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 and the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H90 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer N100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.