Nikon A1000 vs Olympus TG-4

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 3 years after the TG-4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1000 grades vs the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 vs the TG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and TG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.