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Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Olympus XZ-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus XZ-1

 N100 XZ-1 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon N100

 XZ-1 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-1

 N100 XZ-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery power (330 shots)
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-1
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus XZ-1
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