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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 24 months prior to the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores against the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A3200 IS TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A3200 IS

 TG-630 iHS A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A3200 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys 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) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the TG-630 iHS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
72
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
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decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $200