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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced very close to the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS grades against the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-310

 A3200 IS TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TG-310 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-310

 A3200 IS TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TG-310.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and TG-310.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
72
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (150 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $0