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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The N100 was introduced 4 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the N100 grades versus the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus FE-4030

 N100 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon N100

 FE-4030 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-4030

 N100 FE-4030 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the N100 and the FE-4030.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and FE-4030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and FE-4030.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (289g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
34
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (289g)
25
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $130