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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 2 months after the FE-5010 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS grades versus the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 A2100 IS FE-5010 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A2100 IS

		

		

			
 FE-5010 A2100 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 A2100 IS FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus FE-5010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS and the FE-5010.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and FE-5010.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
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 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
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 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
 lighter than competitors in class (130g)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
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 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (130g)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $220 $130