Canon N100 vs Sony S2100
Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
89 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Canon N100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
Canon N100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 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
Sony S2100
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon N100 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the N100 grades vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony S2100
| N100 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon N100
| S2100 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony S2100
| N100 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 compared to the S2100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and S2100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The N100 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger N100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (289 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Canon N100 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery (330 shots)
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Sony S2100 Vlogging information
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (289g)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon N100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 All around 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 images | - |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $349 | $0 |
