Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A3300 IS | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A3300 IS
TG-830 iHS | A3300 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
A3300 IS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS provides outer measurements 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-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS and the TG-830 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Style of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $0 |