Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 8010
A3400 IS | 8010 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A3400 IS
8010 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 8010
A3400 IS | 8010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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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 |