Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 3 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1400 grades vs the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 vs the Tough-3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1400 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A1400 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.