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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out very close to the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3300 IS scores versus the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A3300 IS SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon A3300 IS

 SP-610UZ A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A3300 IS SP-610UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the SP-610UZ.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
26
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 230 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $299