Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VII
Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe N100 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the N100 matches up versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony RX100 VI
N100 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Canon N100
RX100 VI | N100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | January 2014 | More recent by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony RX100 VI
N100 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 compared to the RX100 VI.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and RX100 VI.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older N100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon N100 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 301g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $349 | $1,198 |