Canon S100 vs Canon SX400 IS

Below, we are looking at the Canon S100 vs Canon SX400 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SX400 IS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was launched 3 years before the SX400 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S100 scores vs the SX400 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 vs Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the SX400 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and SX400 IS.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.