Canon N100 vs Sony W620
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Canon N100 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below, we will be comparing the Canon N100 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe N100 was revealed 2 years after the W620 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 matches up versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony W620
| N100 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon N100
| W620 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony W620
| N100 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N100 features outer measurements 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 versus the W620.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and W620.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W620 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon N100 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 images | 220 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-12L | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $349 | $102 |