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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1300 versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 14 months after the TG-310 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 grades vs the TG-310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 A1300 TG-310 
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A1300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 A1300 TG-310 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 and the TG-310.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and TG-310.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
47
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
33
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
65
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot A1300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 150 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $0