Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon N100 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The N100 was released 4 years after the 6010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the N100 scores vs the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus 6010
N100 | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon N100
6010 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus 6010
N100 | 6010 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 has outside 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 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N100 versus Olympus 6010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the N100 against the 6010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and 6010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and 6010.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The N100 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher N100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $0 |