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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 3 months prior to the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A4000 IS scores versus the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A4000 IS TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A4000 IS

 TG-1 iHS A4000 IS 
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A4000 IS TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS and the TG-1 iHS.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (175 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (175 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (175 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $399