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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 19 months later than the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX400 IS TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX400 IS

 TG-630 iHS SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX400 IS TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and TG-630 iHS is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $200