Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
SX400 IS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | May 2012 | More recent by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SX400 IS
TG-1 iHS | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
SX400 IS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |