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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 A3100 IS SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon A3100 IS

 SP-600 UZ A3100 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 A3100 IS SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
29
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
20
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus SP-600 UZ
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