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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was introduced 2 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3400 IS scores against the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 6010

 A3400 IS 6010 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon A3400 IS

 6010 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 6010

 A3400 IS 6010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS and the 6010.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and 6010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and 6010.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Olympus 6010 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 6010
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 180 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $0