Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The N100 was manufactured 5 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N100 scores vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus FE-45
N100 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon N100
FE-45 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-45
N100 | FE-45 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 compared to the FE-45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and FE-45 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and FE-45.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon N100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger N100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus FE-45 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 289g (0.64 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $349 | $130 |