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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 24 months earlier than the TG-320 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
 A3100 IS TG-320 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon A3100 IS

          

          

            
 TG-320 A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
 A3100 IS TG-320 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS against the TG-320.
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and TG-320.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
20
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
51
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external mic port
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT 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 rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $159 $0