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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was introduced 13 months after the FE-5010 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS grades against the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 A3000 IS FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FE-5010 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 A3000 IS FE-5010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the FE-5010.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and FE-5010.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer A3000 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $130