Reasons to choose Compact 100
Released in 2009, Compact 100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The Compact 100 and Optima 830UW have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The Compact 100 and Optima 830UW have the same sensor area. The Compact 100 has the lighter body. The Compact 100 has the higher effective resolution. The Compact 100 and Optima 830UW were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2009, Compact 100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2009, Optima 830UW has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.