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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon A2300 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2300 scores against the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 A2300 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A2300

 FE-5010 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-5010

 A2300 FE-5010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 versus the FE-5010.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and FE-5010.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $130