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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Olympus XZ-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus XZ-10

 A3100 IS XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon A3100 IS

 XZ-10 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus XZ-10

 A3100 IS XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus Stylus XZ-10
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