Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-3
A3300 IS | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon A3300 IS
TG-3 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 39 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-3
A3300 IS | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside dimensions 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-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS and the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and TG-3.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $200 | $350 |