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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the FE-5010 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1100 IS grades vs the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 A1100 IS FE-5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FE-5010 A1100 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 A1100 IS FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS and the FE-5010.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and FE-5010.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $130