Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS/Canon-A3100-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A3100 IS was launched 4 years before the TG-830 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A3100 IS | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A3100 IS
TG-830 iHS | A3100 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
A3100 IS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outside dimensions 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-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the TG-830 iHS.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $159 | $0 |