Canon N100 vs Sony WX300
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX300 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 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Newer Model is Sony WX350
Canon N100 vs Sony WX300 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon N100 and Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe N100 was revealed 11 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N100 matches up versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon N100 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony WX300
N100 | WX300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon N100
WX300 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony WX300
N100 | WX300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N100 and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 vs the WX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and WX300.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 166 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-12L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $330 |