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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched within a month of the TG-610 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS grades versus the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 A3200 IS TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TG-610 A3200 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-610

 A3200 IS TG-610 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TG-610.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and TG-610.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
72
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III 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 rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $223