Canon 550D vs Olympus TG-4

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 550D vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 550D (APS-C) and TG-4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 550D was brought out 6 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 550D matches up vs the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D & Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 550D vs Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 550D and the TG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and TG-4 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and TG-4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 550D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 550D will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 550D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.