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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 11 months prior to the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3400 IS matches up against the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A3400 IS TG-830 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A3400 IS

 TG-830 iHS A3400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A3400 IS TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outside 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 TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS vs the TG-830 iHS.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (126g)
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $0