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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was launched about the same time to the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS grades versus the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 A3100 IS FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A3100 IS

 FE-4030 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 A3100 IS FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS features outside measurements 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 FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS and the FE-4030.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and FE-4030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and FE-4030.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $159 $130