Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus TG-6
A3300 IS | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon A3300 IS
TG-6 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | January 2011 | Newer by 101 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus TG-6
A3300 IS | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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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 |