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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 14 months after the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3400 IS grades against the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 A3400 IS TG-610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A3400 IS

 TG-610 A3400 IS 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus TG-610

 A3400 IS TG-610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS features physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the TG-610.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and TG-610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.28 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 210 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $223