Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was revealed 7 months later than the TG-2 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 features external 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) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 and the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The N100 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer N100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.