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Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 9 months after the TG-1 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the N grades versus the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 N TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon N

 TG-1 iHS N 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution610k461kClearer display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 N TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the N compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger N provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $399