Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7010

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the 7010 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3100 IS matches up against the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS offers outer 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) while the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS against the 7010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and 7010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and 7010.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.