Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 3 years before the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS scores against the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.