Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110
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Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011
Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 and Olympus VG-110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and VG-110 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe N100 was announced 2 years after the VG-110 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the N100 grades vs the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus VG-110
N100 | VG-110 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon N100
VG-110 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus VG-110
N100 | VG-110 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N100 has exterior 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 VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N100 and Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 against the VG-110.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and VG-110 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and VG-110.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The N100 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger N100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N100 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 170 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $349 | $150 |