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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon N100 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and TG-5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N100 scores versus the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 N100 TG-5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon N100

					

					

						
 TG-5 N100 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2014Newer by 40 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 N100 TG-5 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 features 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) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 against the TG-5.
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and TG-5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The N100 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged N100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
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 focusing manually
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW format
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 focusing manually
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
64
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition (289g)
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon N100 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
46
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon N100 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
65
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 boasts focus by touch
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (289g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
68
 great battery (340 CIPA)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (250g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
48
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery (340 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 includes microphone socket
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 more heavy than competition (289g)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $449