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Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was launched 2 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the N100 matches up versus the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus VR-340

 N100 VR-340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon N100

 VR-340 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus VR-340

 N100 VR-340 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the N100 and the VR-340.

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and VR-340 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and VR-340.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The N100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-340 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
33
has manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (289 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery life (330 shots)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (289 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
34
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (289g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.7
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $130