Olympus SP-100 vs Canon N2

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Olympus SP-100 vs Canon N2

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SP-100.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon N2 Review.

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Canon N2

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 224 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 2.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon N2 advantages over Olympus SP-100

Less expensive
$300 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
32 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
201g vs 589g
Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Canon N2

Fujifilm SL1000

$699
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N2 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Canon N

Olympus SP-100

Canon N

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$749
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Canon N

Canon N2

Canon N

$699
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$749
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Shoots 24p video

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Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Canon N2

Panasonic FZ70

$699
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon N2 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Canon N2

Samsung WB2200F

$699
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N2 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Nikon S6900

Olympus SP-100

Nikon S6900

$600
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon S6900

Canon N2

Nikon S6900

$699
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer exposure

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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