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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 22 months earlier than the TG-610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1100 IS grades against the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 A1100 IS TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A1100 IS

 TG-610 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-610

 A1100 IS TG-610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS versus the TG-610.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and TG-610.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $223