• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-350 advantages over Canon SD1100 IS

  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Canon SD1100 IS advantages over Olympus FE-350

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    1600 vs 640 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Olympus FE-350
Samsung NV30
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • Longer exposure
Canon SD1100 IS
Samsung NV30
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Sony DSC-W130

Olympus FE-350
Sony DSC-W130
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
Canon SD1100 IS
Sony DSC-W130
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Olympus FE-350
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Canon SD1100 IS
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon S610

Olympus FE-350
Nikon S610
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Canon SD1100 IS
Nikon S610
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon S610c

Olympus FE-350
Nikon S610c
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon SD1100 IS
Nikon S610c
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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