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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 12 months later than the 8010 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus 8010

 A3300 IS 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A3300 IS

 8010 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 8010

 A3300 IS 8010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides 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 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS vs the 8010.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and 8010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $600