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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 6 months after the 7010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS grades versus the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus 7010

 A3000 IS 7010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon A3000 IS

 7010 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 7010

 A3000 IS 7010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the 7010.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and 7010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and 7010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 7010 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Olympus 7010 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus Stylus 7010
Other name - mju 7010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $200