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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-320

 A3300 IS TG-320 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TG-320 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-320

 A3300 IS TG-320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (150 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus TG-320
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