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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 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-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was launched 5 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 N100 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon N100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 N100 FE-5010 
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N100 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the N100 compared to the FE-5010.
Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and FE-5010 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and FE-5010.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The N100 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer N100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
33
 focusing manually
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no RAW support
20
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
64
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than others (289g)
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (130g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon N100 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (330 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
65
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 offers touch to focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (289 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition (130g)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
48
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 includes external mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than others (289g)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (130g)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $130