Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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![Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS/Canon-A3100-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The A3100 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3100 IS grades vs the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
A3100 IS | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A3100 IS
SP-820UZ | A3100 IS | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
A3100 IS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS against the SP-820UZ.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 485 gr (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $159 | $299 |