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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was announced 13 months later than the Fujifilm T550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the N100 matches up vs the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Fujifilm T550

 N100 Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon N100

 Fujifilm T550 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Fujifilm T550

 N100 Fujifilm T550 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N100 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 vs the Fujifilm T550.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and Fujifilm T550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm T550 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger N100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery (330 per charge)
has focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot N100Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $160