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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Olympus FE-45
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus FE-45

 N100 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon N100

 FE-45 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-45

 N100 FE-45 
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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
33
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (289g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
65
good battery life (330 shots)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (289 grams)
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus FE-45
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