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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S100 versus Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-4 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S100 scores vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 S100 TG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 TG-4 S100 
RevealedApril 2015December 2011Fresher by 40 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 S100 TG-4 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 features external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S100 versus Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 compared to the TG-4.
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TG-4.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon S100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
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 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-12-22 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $429 $379