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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 9 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3300 IS grades against the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 A3300 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TG-6 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2011Newer by 101 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-6

 A3300 IS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the TG-6.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and TG-6.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (253g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (253 grams)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 253 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $449