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Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Successor is Canon SL2
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon 100D versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and TG-310 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The 100D was introduced 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 100D grades against the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Olympus TG-310

 100D TG-310 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon 100D

 TG-310 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Olympus TG-310

 100D TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D features external measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 100D and the TG-310.

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and TG-310 is 73 and 94 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and TG-310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 100D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 100D will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 100D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average (407g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
58
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (380 shots)
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography information
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average (407g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (380 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than average (407 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon 100D vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Olympus TG-310
 Canon EOS 100DOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 100D Olympus TG-310
Also called EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-26 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 843 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 150 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $0