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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 10 months prior to the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2100 IS matches up against the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 7030

 A2100 IS 7030 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A2100 IS

 7030 A2100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7030

 A2100 IS 7030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS against the 7030.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and 7030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and 7030.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
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offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 7030 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
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screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $220 $179