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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 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 TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and TG-610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was unveiled 3 years after the TG-610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the N100 scores versus the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus TG-610

 N100 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon N100

 TG-610 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-610

 N100 TG-610 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers external 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) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the N100 and the TG-610.

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and TG-610.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors in class (289g)
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 210 photos
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $223