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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 9 years prior to the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 A2100 IS TG-5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon A2100 IS

          

          

            
 TG-5 A2100 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 100 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 A2100 IS TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the TG-5.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and TG-5.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
26
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
46
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
50
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (250 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
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 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
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 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $449