Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 months prior to the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3400 IS scores against the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A3400 IS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A3400 IS
TG-1 iHS | A3400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
A3400 IS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and TG-1 iHS.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $230 | $399 |