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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 3 years before the VH-410 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS grades versus the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus VH-410

 A3100 IS VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon A3100 IS

 VH-410 A3100 IS 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus VH-410

 A3100 IS VH-410 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the VH-410.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and VH-410 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and VH-410.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $186