Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus FE-3010. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Olympus FE-3010
ELPH 100 HS | FE-3010 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
FE-3010 | ELPH 100 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus FE-3010
ELPH 100 HS | FE-3010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Olympus FE-3010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Olympus FE-3010 | |
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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 |