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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 6 months after the 6010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3000 IS grades versus the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus 6010

 A3000 IS 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon A3000 IS

 6010 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 6010

 A3000 IS 6010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the 6010.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and 6010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and 6010.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6010 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-07-17
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $0