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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-4

 A3200 IS TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TG-4 A3200 IS 
RevealedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 51 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-4

 A3200 IS TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the TG-4.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
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reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $379