Canon N100 vs Sony HX99

Its time to look closer at the Canon N100 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the N100 scores against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Canon N100 and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 against the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and HX99 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and HX99.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged N100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.