Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-10
Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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89 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
Canon N100
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2014
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon N100 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
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Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N100 matches up vs the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus XZ-10
| N100 | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon N100
| XZ-10 | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-10
| N100 | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 versus the XZ-10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and XZ-10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The N100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer N100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (289g)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221g)
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Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Canon N100 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
good battery life (330 per charge)
features focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Canon N100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/1.8-2.7 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 922k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 221 grams (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-12L | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $349 | $428 |
