Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-4
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Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S200 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S200 was brought out 13 months prior to the TG-4 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200 scores versus the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus TG-4
| S200 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon S200
| TG-4 | S200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus TG-4
| S200 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S200 versus the TG-4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and TG-4.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-4 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2015-04-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 181g (0.40 pounds) | 247g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $293 | $379 |
