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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 8 months before the TG-4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS matches up against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus TG-4

 SX400 IS TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TG-4 SX400 IS 
RevealedApril 2015July 2014Newer by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-4

 SX400 IS TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS and the TG-4.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and TG-4 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and TG-4.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (380 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ TruePic VII
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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
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