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Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 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 SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon N100 and Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The N100 was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the N100 matches up vs the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus SZ-10

 N100 SZ-10 
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Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon N100

 SZ-10 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus SZ-10

 N100 SZ-10 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 compared to the SZ-10.

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SZ-10 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SZ-10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer N100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competitors (215g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 289g (0.64 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $300