Olympus Tough-3000 vs Canon T8i Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D)

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon T7i T7i vs T8i
Successor:
General
Model Number:	Tough-3000	T8i
Alternate Model Number(s):	mju Tough-8000	850D, Kiss X10i
Camera Format:	Compact	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$229.99	$749.99
Street Price:	$140.49	$749.00
Date Available:	2010-02-15	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	4.4 oz (125 g) includes batteries	18.2 oz (515 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.8 x 2.6 x 0.9 in. (96 x 65 x 23 mm)	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (131 x 103 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Canon
Effective Megapixels:	12.0	24.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.55 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG	C-RAW, JPEG, .CR3 RAW (14-bit)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (?)	3840x2160 (24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens:	Olympus lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lenses	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 102mm	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 18.2mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.60x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.1 (tele) - ???	f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	2 - 50 cm 0.8 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 5x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		25600
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600	Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3EV steps, Expandable to 51200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom WB, Color Temperature K (Manually adjustable between 2000 - 10000K)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)	220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor; 216-zone (18 x 12) metering optical viewfinder; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, approx. 6.5% of viewfinder), Spot (center, approx. 2.0% of viewfinder)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT SCENE. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. BEACH & SNOW, 14. UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT, 15. SNOW)	Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)
Self Timer:	12 or 2 seconds	10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off	E-TTL II Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) ï¿½ 13.1ft (4.0m) at ISO 800 Tele: 1.0ft (0.3m) ï¿½ 8.9ft (2.7m) at ISO 800	Guide Number is 12m/39.4 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		.CR3 RAW (14-bit)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container
Included Memory:	632.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:		Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output)	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	160 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-42B	Proprietary LP-E17
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS [ib] Software
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization, Tap Control, Intelligent Auto, In-Camera Panorama, 720p HD movies, HDMI output. Shockproof:MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (5ft/1.5m); Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft/3m);Freezeproof: MIL-STD-810F Low Temp Equivalent (-10oC/14oF); Dustproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IP6X/JISC0920. Available in Oxide Red, Turquoise Blue, Hot Pink and Emerald Green.