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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched July 2014
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS grades versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX400 IS TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2014May 2012More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SX400 IS

 TG-1 iHS SX400 IS 
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX400 IS TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS vs the TG-1 iHS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and TG-1 iHS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-07-29 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $399