Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was introduced 11 months before the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS grades against the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A4000 IS | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A4000 IS
TG-630 iHS | A4000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
A4000 IS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS and the TG-630 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | 175 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $200 |