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Canon N100 vs Sony HX5

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 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 HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon N100 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the N100 (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was introduced 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the N100 matches up versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony HX5

 N100 HX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon N100

 HX5 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony HX5

 N100 HX5 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides physical 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 and the HX5.

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and HX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon N100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer N100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (289g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Sony HX5
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
65
great battery (330 per charge)
supports touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX5 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Sony HX5
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Canon N100 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot N100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $275