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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A3100 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A3100 IS TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A3100 IS

 TG-630 iHS A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A3100 IS TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS offers physical 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-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $159 $200