Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 4 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A3000 IS | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A3000 IS
TG-630 iHS | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
A3000 IS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS and the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $240 | $200 |