Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-4

Here, we are analyzing the Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S95 was revealed 5 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S95 scores versus the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S95 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 compared to the TG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and TG-4.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.