Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A1100 IS | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A1100 IS
TG-830 iHS | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
A1100 IS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |