Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
N | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 461k | Clearer display (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Olympus TG-1 iHS
N | TG-1 iHS | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |