Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was launched 2 months later than the 7000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2100 IS scores vs the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 7000
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon A2100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7000
A2100 IS | 7000 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS against the 7000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and 7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and 7000.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7000 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.80 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 | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 172g (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $220 | $280 |