Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was launched 4 months before the 6010 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS scores versus the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus 6010
A1100 IS | 6010 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon A1100 IS
6010 | A1100 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 6010
A1100 IS | 6010 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 6010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the 6010.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and 6010.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $160 | $0 |