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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was launched around the same time to the 7030 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3100 IS scores vs the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus 7030

 A3100 IS 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A3100 IS

 7030 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus 7030

 A3100 IS 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS offers exterior measurements 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 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS versus the 7030.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and 7030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and 7030.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7030
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum 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 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $159 $179