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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 7 months after the 6000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus 6000

 A3100 IS 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon A3100 IS

 6000 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus 6000

 A3100 IS 6000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the 6000.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and 6000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3100 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A3100 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternate name - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone 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 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $159 $259