Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 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 June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A1400 and Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1400 was announced 9 months prior to the TG-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1400 grades versus the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus TG-3
A1400 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon A1400
TG-3 | A1400 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus TG-3
A1400 | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1400 and Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 and the TG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and TG-3.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older A1400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $109 | $350 |