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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus 6010
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus 6010

 N100 6010 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon N100

 6010 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus 6010

 N100 6010 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (289 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
34
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (289g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
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