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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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 TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 12 months before the TG-610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS grades against the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 A3000 IS TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TG-610 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-610

 A3000 IS TG-610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS against the TG-610.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and TG-610.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $223