Canon N100 vs Sony W730

On this page, we are looking at the Canon N100 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was launched 13 months after the W730 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the N100 matches up versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 and the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and W730.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.