Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-5

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 4 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1400 scores versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the TG-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and TG-5.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1400 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A1400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.