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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 13 months later than the FE-5010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3100 IS grades versus the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 A3100 IS FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A3100 IS

 FE-5010 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 A3100 IS FE-5010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS versus the FE-5010.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and FE-5010.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A3100 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
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 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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $159 $130