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Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Photography Glossary

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 13 months later than the Tough-3000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2200 matches up vs the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 A2200 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon A2200

 Tough-3000 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus Tough-3000

 A2200 Tough-3000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2200 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 against the Tough-3000.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern A2200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography information
37
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
70
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternate name - mju Tough 3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 280 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $139 $0