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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
Olympus 7000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 7000

 A2100 IS 7000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon A2100 IS

 7000 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7000

 A2100 IS 7000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 7000 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
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