Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 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
- Released January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus 7030
A3100 IS | 7030 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A3100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus 7030
A3100 IS | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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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 |