Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000
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![Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS/Canon-A3300-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The A3300 IS was announced 13 months after the Tough-3000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3300 IS scores against the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus Tough-3000
A3300 IS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon A3300 IS
Tough-3000 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus Tough-3000
A3300 IS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS against the Tough-3000.
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and Tough-3000.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $0 |