Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon N100 has external dimensions of 105 x 68 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.68 x 1.42″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon N100 and the Olympus XZ-10. Olympus XZ-10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Canon N100.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus XZ-10 is significantly lighter (68g ) than the Canon N100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot N100 nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon N100 and Olympus XZ-10's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Canon N100 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus XZ-10 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to N100.