Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| A1300 | TG-830 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A1300
| TG-830 iHS | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
| A1300 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior 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-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the TG-830 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $119 | $0 |