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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS grades vs the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A2100 IS TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A2100 IS

 TG-1 iHS A2100 IS 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 39 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A2100 IS TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has got outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 life - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $220 $399