Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 7030
A2100 IS | 7030 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A2100 IS
7030 | A2100 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7030
A2100 IS | 7030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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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 |