Olympus Camedia C-100 Digital Camera
The Olympus C-100 is a 1MP 1/3 inch compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Olympus Camedia C-100 Digital Camera
Get notified when one lists.
We'll text or email you the moment a Olympus Camedia C-100 Digital Camera is listed on GearFocus.
Have a Olympus C-100 sitting in your bag?
You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.
Available Now on GearFocus
Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Digital Camera 12.0MP 3.6x Opt Zoom HD Video 32GB SD
Olympus OM-4 SLR Film Camera Kit w/ 50mm f1.2 Zuiko Auto-S (49mm) Lens
Camera Overview — Olympus C-100
Key Features — Olympus C-100
1MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of consumer digital cameras from the early 2000s.
Optical Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright light where screens are hard to read.
1.5-Inch Fixed LCD: Rear display allows for image review and basic camera navigation after shooting.
Built-In Flash: On-board flash provides supplemental lighting for low-light or indoor snapshots.
AA Battery Power: Runs on four standard AA batteries with an estimated 180 shots per set, making replacements easy to source anywhere.
USB Image Transfer: Connects directly to a computer via USB for straightforward photo offloading without a card reader.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-100
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 1MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.5 inches Fixed LCD |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
Description — Olympus C-100
The Olympus Camedia C-100 is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 1MP, 1/3-inch sensor, delivering a maximum still image resolution of 1280x960 pixels. Its color profile support is limited to Standard, keeping image processing simple and straightforward. Framing is handled via an optical viewfinder or a 1.5-inch fixed LCD display.
A built-in flash is available for supplemental lighting, and the ISO range of 100–400 accommodates a variety of lighting conditions. Focus is entirely manual, with a single focus point and no subject or eye tracking. The plastic body measures 123 x 65 x 45 mm and weighs 190g, making it one of the more portable options in its era.
Power comes from 4x AA batteries or the optional AC adapter, rated at approximately 180 shots per alkaline set. Images are stored on internal storage, and the camera connects to computers via USB. There is no image stabilization, no weather sealing, no Wi-Fi, and no Bluetooth.
Pros — Olympus C-100
- ✓Lightweight at just 190g with compact 123 x 65 x 45 mm dimensions for easy everyday carry
- ✓Built-in flash included for supplemental lighting in dim conditions
- ✓USB connectivity for straightforward image transfer to a computer
Cons — Olympus C-100
- ✗1MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 1280x960 is very limited by modern standards
- ✗Manual focus only with a single focus point — no autofocus system available
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (no in-body or digital IS)
Videos — Olympus C-100
Olympus CAMEDIA C-800L: 27 YEARS later! RETRO review — Dino Bytes by Gordon Laing