Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus VR-320

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus VR-320 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS ×
Olympus VR-320 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus VR-320
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberA2100 ISVR-320
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102101
Width (mm)3229
Height (mm)6458
Weight (g)185158
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 216.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)612.5
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 70
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Detect AFCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, High Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face DetectDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Long Shutter)Magic Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1-11.5 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm-2.0m (T)ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-33
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • olympus [ib] software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection. Available in black.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus



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