Canon N100 vs Sony S930

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon N100 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was introduced 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N100 grades versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 compared to the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S930.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon N100 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.