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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3400 IS scores versus the FE-5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 A3400 IS FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A3400 IS

 FE-5010 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 A3400 IS FE-5010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the FE-5010.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and FE-5010.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (130g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (130g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $130