Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2009
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores vs the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| A1100 IS | TG-630 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A1100 IS
| TG-630 iHS | A1100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| A1100 IS | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features exterior 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-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS against the TG-630 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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 distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 220 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $160 | $200 |