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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS grades vs the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SX400 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TG-6 SX400 IS 
RevealedMay 2019July 2014More modern by 58 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SX400 IS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS against the TG-6.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and TG-6 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and TG-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
60
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-07-29 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ TruePic VIII
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $449