Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
18 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as mju 7010

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was brought out 5 months before the 7010 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 7010
A2100 IS | 7010 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon A2100 IS
7010 | A2100 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7010
A2100 IS | 7010 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the 7010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and 7010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and 7010.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7010 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $220 | $200 |