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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 14 months later than the TG-310 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2400 IS scores vs the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 A2400 IS TG-310 
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A2400 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 A2400 IS TG-310 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS against the TG-310.
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and TG-310 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (126 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (190 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
66
 lighter than others (126g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery power (190 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proof
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
37
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than others (126g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic support
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photographs 150 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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