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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 7010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 7010

 A2100 IS 7010 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon A2100 IS

 7010 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7010

 A2100 IS 7010 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

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

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Olympus 7010 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
31
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
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