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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 24 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS matches up against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A3300 IS TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A3300 IS

 TG-630 iHS A3300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A3300 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS provides exterior 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 TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS and the TG-630 iHS.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $200