Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010
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Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Released February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010

Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Canon N100 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The N100 was revealed 3 years after the 8010 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus 8010
N100 | 8010 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon N100
8010 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus 8010
N100 | 8010 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N100 versus Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 and the 8010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and 8010.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 8010 will result in extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent N100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $600 |