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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon N100 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was announced 2 months earlier than the TG-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the N100 matches up against the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 N100 TG-3 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon N100

          

          

            
 TG-3 N100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 N100 TG-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N100 features outside 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 compared to the TG-3.
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and TG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and TG-3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-3 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
33
 focusing manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have RAW format
36
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon N100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
64
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (289g)
58
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
65
 good battery life (330 per charge)
 offers touch to focus
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
73
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 environment proof
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others (247g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
48
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (330 shots)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
56
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon N100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 includes external mic socket
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than competition in class (289g)
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $350