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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 14 months later than the TG-4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-4

 SX620 HS TG-4 
RevealedMay 2016April 2015Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TG-4 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-4

 SX620 HS TG-4 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TG-4.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TG-4.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery (380 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (247g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-05-10 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $379