Canon N100 vs Sony WX150
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe N100 was announced 23 months after the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the N100 matches up vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony WX150
N100 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon N100
WX150 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony WX150
N100 | WX150 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 versus the WX150.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and WX150.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will give more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger N100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $300 |