Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4
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![Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS/Canon-A3200-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-4
A3200 IS | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon A3200 IS
TG-4 | A3200 IS | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 51 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-4
A3200 IS | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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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 |