Canon N100 vs Sony W610
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Canon N100 vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon N100 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe N100 was manufactured 2 years after the W610 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the N100 scores against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony W610
N100 | W610 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon N100
W610 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony W610
N100 | W610 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon N100 and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 compared to the W610.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and W610.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W610 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger N100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-12L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $349 | $200 |