Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was brought out 13 months later than the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the N100 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon N100 has external dimensions 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 TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the N100 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer N100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.