Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon N100 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe N100 was manufactured 4 years after the 6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus 6000
N100 | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon N100
6000 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus 6000
N100 | 6000 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 enjoys outside 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon N100 and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 against the 6000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and 6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and 6000.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon N100 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger N100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $349 | $259 |