Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 8000

The following is a in depth review of the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the 8000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2100 IS scores against the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS offers outer measurements 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 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the 8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and 8000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.