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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 12 months later than the 8010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3200 IS grades versus the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 8010

 A3200 IS 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A3200 IS

 8010 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 8010

 A3200 IS 8010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the 8010.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and 8010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Olympus 8010 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $600