Comparison of Canon PowerShot N2 and Nikon Coolpix AW100

Comparison of Canon PowerShot N2 and Nikon Coolpix AW100 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix AW100 ×	Canon PowerShot N2 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix AW100	Canon PowerShot N2
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number	AW100	N2
Camera format	Compact	Ultra Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2014
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	110	81
Width (mm)	23	32
Height (mm)	65	62
Weight (g)	177	201
Waterproof	+	-
Predecessor	-	Canon N
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	16.1	16.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.34	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Anti aliasing filter	-	Fixed
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1) 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9) 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)	7.1	2.7
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480 960x540	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 640x480 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	30	240
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Composite video out	+	-
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	+	-
Hd video connection	HDMI	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 12 elements in 10 groups	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	28.00 - 140.00	28.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 25.00	5.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)	5	8
Aperture range (f)	0.21 - 0.26	0.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	1
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection) Center Face priority Manual with 99 focus areas Subject tracking	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	No / LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	2.8
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,800	461,000
Touchscreen	-	+
Articulating screen	-	+
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	-	10
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	3,200	3,200
Minimum iso (native)	125	100
Iso settings	Auto (125 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (125 to 400), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (up to 6400 in Low Light mode)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent manual (custom)	auto cloudy daylight fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1500 - 4	1/2000 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum	Creative Shot, Self Portrait, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto & red-eye reduction fill flash flash off slow sync	auto led flash (also functions as video light) off on
Flash range description	Auto ISO: 0.4 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [W], 0.5 to 2.2m 1ft. 8 in. to 7ft. 2in.) [T]	Auto ISO 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 5.6 ft. (1.7 m) (W); out of range at max telephoto
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	microsd microsdhc microsdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	83	-
Included memory type	Internal	-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	+
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed wifi
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	+
Remote control type	-	via wi-fi
Connections (extended)	mini hdmi	built-in wi-fi with nfc
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	7.1	2.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	3	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.31	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.31	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.02	-
Startup time (s)	1.4	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	5.9	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	250	200
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL12	Proprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	-
Os compatibility	10.6.8 and 10.7.2 windows xp/vista/7; mac os 10.5.8	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Waterproof (10m/33ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, GPS	Available in black or white.