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Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N100 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The N100 was launched 2 years after the HX7V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N100 scores versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony HX7V

 N100 HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon N100

 HX7V N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony HX7V

 N100 HX7V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 against the HX7V.

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and HX7V.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The N100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX7V will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer N100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (289g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
65
good battery (330 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot N100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
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 All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $499