Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
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Below, we will be comparing the Canon A1300 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A1300 was announced 3 months prior to the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 scores versus the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| A1300 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A1300
| TG-1 iHS | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| A1300 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | May 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1300 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-05-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $399 |