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Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP 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 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N100 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The N100 was released 5 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N100 grades against the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus 550WP

 N100 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon N100

 550WP N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus 550WP

 N100 550WP 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the N100 compared to the 550WP.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and 550WP is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and 550WP.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon N100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography advice
Olympus 550WP Street photography advice
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (289g)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
65
good battery power (330 CIPA)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (289g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (289 grams)
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Other name - mju 550WP
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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range - 7cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 289g (0.64 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $399