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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A4000 IS TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A4000 IS

 TG-630 iHS A4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A4000 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (175 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (175 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
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