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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 180 was launched 7 years later than the FE-3010 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the FE-3010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ELPH 180 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon ELPH 180

 FE-3010 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus FE-3010

 ELPH 180 FE-3010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus FE-3010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the FE-3010.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and FE-3010.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus FE-3010
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 108g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
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