Canon N100 vs Sony S950

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon N100 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was released 4 years after the S950 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the N100 scores against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon N100 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the N100 against the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and S950.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon N100 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern N100 should have an edge in sensor tech.