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Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon S95
  • Later Model is Canon S110
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was brought out 2 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S100 grades against the 7010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus 7010

 S100 7010 
AnnouncedDecember 2011July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon S100

 7010 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus 7010

 S100 7010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 versus Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 versus the 7010.

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and 7010.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S100 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern S100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
44
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography info
Olympus 7010 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography details
Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Olympus 7010
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon S100 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus Stylus 7010
Alternate name - mju 7010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-12-22 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $200