Canon N100 vs Sony S2000
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Canon N100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon N100 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe N100 was revealed 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N100 grades against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony S2000
| N100 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon N100
| S2000 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony S2000
| N100 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 compared to the S2000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S2000.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon N100 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern N100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon N100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-12L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $349 | $225 |