Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-610
A3000 IS | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A3000 IS
TG-610 | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-610
A3000 IS | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |