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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-830 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS grades against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A1100 IS TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A1100 IS

 TG-830 iHS A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A1100 IS TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 shots
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $0