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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
88 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX170 IS was unveiled 19 months before the TG-4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS grades vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 SX170 IS TG-4 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX170 IS

          

          

            
 TG-4 SX170 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2013More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 SX170 IS TG-4 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX170 IS 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 differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS and the TG-4.
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and TG-4.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

            Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
46
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (251 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
48
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (251 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average (247 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
62
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than others (251g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than average (247g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-22 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 380 images
Battery type 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $379