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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A3400 IS grades against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 8010

 A3400 IS 8010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A3400 IS

 8010 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 8010

 A3400 IS 8010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS against the 8010.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and 8010.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Olympus 8010
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is 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 8010 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Alternate name - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 180 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $600