Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was announced 18 months prior to the SZ-11 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus SZ-11
A3100 IS | SZ-11 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A3100 IS
SZ-11 | A3100 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SZ-11
A3100 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS and the SZ-11.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and SZ-11 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and SZ-11.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus SZ-11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 life | - | 200 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $159 | $253 |