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Canon N100 vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Sony W710
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony W710

 N100 W710 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon N100

 W710 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony W710

 N100 W710 
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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Sony W710
34
has manual focus
features face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (289g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Sony W710
65
great battery power (330 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (289g)
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon N100 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot N100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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