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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A3100 IS TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A3100 IS

 TG-830 iHS A3100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A3100 IS TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISOlympus TG-830 iHS
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