Canon A1300 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 versus Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1300 grades against the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 and the Tough-3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1300 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A1300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.