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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Released January 2014
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon N100 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and FE-47 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was released 4 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N100 scores vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus FE-47

 N100 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon N100

 FE-47 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-47

 N100 FE-47 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 and the FE-47.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and FE-47 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and FE-47.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher N100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
34
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
65
better than average battery power (330 shots)
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (289g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $0