Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 9000

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 8 months later than the 9000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS against the 9000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and 9000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A3100 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.