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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 11 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 A1100 IS TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon A1100 IS

          

          

            
 TG-6 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2009More modern by 124 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k115kCrisper screen (+925k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 A1100 IS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the TG-6.
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and TG-6.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
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 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
39
 has manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
46
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
50
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
 good battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5")
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (253g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $449