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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Released January 2014
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close but the N100 (1/1.7") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The N100 was announced 4 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the N100 grades against the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 N100 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon N100

 FE-5020 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-5020

 N100 FE-5020 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 offers exterior 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-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 and Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 versus the FE-5020.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and FE-5020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The N100 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer N100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (289g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $160