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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 2 years after the FE-3010 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the FE-3010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Olympus FE-3010

 ELPH 100 HS FE-3010 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 FE-3010 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus FE-3010

 ELPH 100 HS FE-3010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the FE-3010.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and FE-3010.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 100 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus FE-3010
 Canon ELPH 100 HSOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Olympus FE-3010
Otherwise known as IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 108 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $194 $140