Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Announced January 2011
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A3200 IS | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A3200 IS
TG-630 iHS | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
A3200 IS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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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 |