Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000

Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus Tough-3000
A1400 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon A1400
Tough-3000 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus Tough-3000
A1400 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" 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 | 150 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $0 |