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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A3000 IS TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon A3000 IS

 TG-850 iHS A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A3000 IS TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
good battery (330 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
33
decently wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
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