Canon N100 vs Olympus 7000

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon N100 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The N100 was unveiled 5 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the N100 grades versus the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the N100 vs the 7000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and 7000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and 7000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The N100 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern N100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.