Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus FE-4030
A1100 IS | FE-4030 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A1100 IS
FE-4030 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-4030
A1100 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |