• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 115.3mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon N100 advantages over Nikon S2

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 270 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Nikon S2 advantages over Canon N100

  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.85 vs 1.90 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Lighter weight
    190g vs 289g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Canon N100
Olympus XZ-1
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Nikon S2
Olympus XZ-1
  • $399
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Nikon S2 vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Canon N100
Olympus XZ-2
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability

Compare Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-2

Nikon S2
Olympus XZ-2
  • $399
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S2 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Pentax Q7

Canon N100
Pentax Q7
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • RAW file ability

Compare Canon N100 vs Pentax Q7

Nikon S2
Pentax Q7
  • $399
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S2 vs Pentax Q7

Compared to Canon G16

Canon N100
Canon G16
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $499
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N100 vs Canon G16

Nikon S2
Canon G16
  • $399
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $499
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S2 vs Canon G16

Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Canon N100
Pentax Q-S1
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • RAW file ability

Compare Canon N100 vs Pentax Q-S1

Nikon S2
Pentax Q-S1
  • $399
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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