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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 22 months earlier than the TG-310 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up against the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus TG-310

 A2100 IS TG-310 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A2100 IS

 TG-310 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-310

 A2100 IS TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside 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) while the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS against the TG-310.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and TG-310.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 life - 150 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $0