Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 5 years before the XZ-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS grades versus the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS and the XZ-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and XZ-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.