Canon N100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon N100 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was brought out 3 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N100 grades versus the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides physical 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) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 against the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and SP-610UZ is 89 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer N100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.