Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was released 6 months later than the FE-5020 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3100 IS scores vs the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus FE-5020
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A3100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus FE-5020
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS vs the FE-5020.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and FE-5020.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $159 | $160 |