Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the XZ-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3100 IS scores vs the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus XZ-10
A3100 IS | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon A3100 IS
XZ-10 | A3100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus XZ-10
A3100 IS | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS comes with outer 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 XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS against the XZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and XZ-10.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $159 | $428 |