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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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 SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 3 years before the SZ-11 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 A2100 IS SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A2100 IS

 SZ-11 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 A2100 IS SZ-11 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has exterior dimensions 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 SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS and the SZ-11.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SZ-11.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $220 $253