Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2010
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2100 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the FE-4030 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2100 IS grades vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus FE-4030
A2100 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A2100 IS
FE-4030 | A2100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus FE-4030
A2100 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS and the FE-4030.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and FE-4030.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $220 | $130 |