Canon A490 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A490 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 3 years before the TG-1 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A490 grades versus the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A490 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.