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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1100 IS grades vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 A1100 IS SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A1100 IS

 SP-820UZ A1100 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 A1100 IS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior measurements 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 SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the SP-820UZ.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
really wide (22mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (485 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $299