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Canon N100 vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Sony W610
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony W610

 N100 W610 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon N100

 W610 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony W610

 N100 W610 
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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Sony W610
65
better than average battery (330 shots)
provides touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (289g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot N100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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