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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon N100 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty close but the N100 (1/1.7") and 6020 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 3 years after the 6020 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the N100 grades versus the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus 6020

 N100 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon N100

 6020 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus 6020

 N100 6020 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 versus the 6020.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and 6020.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 6020 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
33
manual focus
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
27
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Olympus 6020 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (289g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (330 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (289g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (289g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic III
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 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 95 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $279