Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
32
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
32
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012
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Lets look more closely at the Canon A2300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2300 scores versus the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| A2300 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A2300
| TG-1 iHS | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| A2300 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | May 2012 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2300 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-05-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VI |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 610k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 210 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $139 | $399 |