Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
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 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.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus 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 |