Canon N100 vs Sony W370
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Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon N100 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The N100 was manufactured 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the N100 matches up vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony W370
N100 | W370 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon N100
W370 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony W370
N100 | W370 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon N100 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 compared to the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and W370.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The N100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer N100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-12L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $349 | $230 |