Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Revealed February 2009
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
A1100 IS | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A1100 IS
SP-820UZ | A1100 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
A1100 IS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |