Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TG-320 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3300 IS grades against the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-320
A3300 IS | TG-320 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon A3300 IS
TG-320 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-320
A3300 IS | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS vs the TG-320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TG-320.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 photos | 150 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $0 |