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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2016
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 190 IS was introduced 7 years later than the FE-3010 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up versus the FE-3010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Olympus FE-3010

 ELPH 190 IS FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 FE-3010 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus FE-3010

 ELPH 190 IS FE-3010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the FE-3010.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and FE-3010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
64
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus FE-3010
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 108 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $159 $140