Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2015
(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
- Updated by Olympus TG-5

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was introduced 2 months before the TG-4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX410 IS scores vs the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus TG-4
SX410 IS | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX410 IS
TG-4 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-4
SX410 IS | TG-4 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS versus the TG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and TG-4 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and TG-4.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
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 | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 | 185 photos | 380 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $379 |