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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released very close to the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3000 IS scores versus the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 A3000 IS Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Tough-3000 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus Tough-3000

 A3000 IS Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS versus the Tough-3000.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Tough-3000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus Tough-3000 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus Tough-3000
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $0