Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 21 months before the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS scores against the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.