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Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon N100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The N100 was released 3 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 scores versus the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 N100 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon N100

 SP-600 UZ N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 N100 SP-600 UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the N100 and the SP-600 UZ.

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SP-600 UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The N100 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern N100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289g)
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
65
better than average battery life (330 shots)
offers touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
29
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
34
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
20
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $189