Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A1400 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 17 months later than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1400 scores vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 and the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides an edge in sensor innovation.