Canon N100 vs Canon SX700 HS

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Canon N100 vs Canon SX700 HS

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon N100 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX700 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX700 HS.

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Differences

Canon N100 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 1.90 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/3.2
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Canon N100

More telephoto lens reach
750 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon N100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon N100 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

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

Canon SX700 HS

Olympus XZ-1

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$500
1/1.63 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX700 HS 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

Canon SX700 HS

Olympus XZ-2

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$470
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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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

Canon SX700 HS

Canon G16

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon N100

Panasonic ZS40

$349
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N100 vs Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon N100

Canon SX710 HS

$349
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$329
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

Compare Canon N100 vs Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

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