Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A800 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A800 was introduced 12 months before the TG-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A800 grades vs the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus TG-320
A800 | TG-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon A800
TG-320 | A800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus TG-320
A800 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 has external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon A800 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A800 against the TG-320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and TG-320.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 3 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186 gr (0.41 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 | 300 photos | 150 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $90 | $0 |