- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon A1100 IS advantages over Olympus TG-4
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.54
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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More telephoto lens reach
140 mm
vs
100 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Lighter weight
155g
vs
247g
Lighter weight
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Olympus TG-4 advantages over Canon A1100 IS
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.7
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
9 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
461k
vs
115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.0
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.1 fps
vs
2.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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Rugged and waterproof camera body; RAW image capture; fast f/2.0 maximum aperture; fun shooting modes; fast AF speeds for its class.
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Heavy noise reduction, even at base ISO; no continuous RAW image capture; underwhelming video performance.
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Read our Olympus TG-4 Review
The Competition
Compared to Canon A3100 IS
Canon
A1100 IS
Canon
A3100 IS
Olympus
TG-4
Canon
A3100 IS
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Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Canon A3000 IS
Canon
A1100 IS
Canon
A3000 IS
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Less expensive
-
More dots on screen
Olympus
TG-4
Canon
A3000 IS
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Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Canon A1200
Canon
A1100 IS
Canon
A1200
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Less expensive
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Shoots 24p video
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Olympus TG-3
Canon
A1100 IS
Olympus
TG-3
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
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Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
Olympus
TG-4
Olympus
TG-3
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RAW file ability
-
Manual focus
Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Canon
A1100 IS
Ricoh
WG-5 GPS
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
Olympus
TG-4
Ricoh
WG-5 GPS
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Slower slow-motion
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RAW file ability
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Shoots 60p video
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Faster shutter