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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 10 months before the FE-4030 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1100 IS grades against the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 A1100 IS FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FE-4030 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 A1100 IS FE-4030 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS against the FE-4030.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and FE-4030.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $130