Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus TG-610
N100 | TG-610 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon N100
TG-610 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-610
N100 | TG-610 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |