Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-3

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2500 versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2500 matches up versus the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 vs the TG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and TG-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.