Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was revealed within a month of the SP-600 UZ and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3100 IS grades against the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
A3100 IS | SP-600 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon A3100 IS
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ
A3100 IS | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and SP-600 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and SP-600 UZ.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $159 | $189 |