Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1
89 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
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Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon N100 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The N100 was released 2 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 matches up versus the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus XZ-1
N100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon N100
XZ-1 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-1
N100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N100 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 compared to the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and XZ-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and XZ-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon N100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher N100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 275 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-12L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $349 | $567 |