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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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 A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 12 months before the TG-310 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-310

 A3000 IS TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TG-310 A3000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-310

 A3000 IS TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer dimensions 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 TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the TG-310.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and TG-310.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 150 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $0