Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 22 months prior to the SP-610UZ making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.