Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-610
A3200 IS | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A3200 IS
TG-610 | A3200 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-610
A3200 IS | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |