Canon N100 vs Sony W710
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Canon N100 vs Sony W710 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Released January 2013

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon N100 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

The N100 was unveiled 13 months after the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony W710
N100 | W710 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon N100
W710 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony W710
N100 | W710 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Canon N100 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 vs the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and W710.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $349 | $90 |