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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the TG-4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S120 scores versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Olympus TG-4

 S120 TG-4 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon S120

 TG-4 S120 
AnnouncedApril 2015November 2013Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon S120 and Olympus TG-4

 S120 TG-4 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S120 vs the TG-4.

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-4 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (217g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
67
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (217g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
57
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot S120Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-26 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $379