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Olympus STYLUS Tough TG-4 Black
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Black
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
| Bridge Camera |
For a lot of people, the Bridge camera is the perfect solution as it combines the portability of a compact camera while offering the full capability of a DSLR. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Olympus STYLUS Tough TG-4 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX530 HS camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Olympus STYLUS Tough TG-4 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX530 HS video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The STYLUS Tough TG-4 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The PowerShot SX530 HS is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the STYLUS Tough TG-4 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the PowerShot SX530 HS is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the STYLUS Tough TG-4. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the PowerShot SX530 HS. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | ||
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Olympus, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the STYLUS Tough TG-4 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PowerShot SX530 HS is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Olympus provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Olympus camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus STYLUS Tough TG-4 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760x4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Action & Adventure Videos |
Rough and Tumble - It's rugged and built for the outdoors. As such you won't have to worry about getting splash of water on it nor if it gets the odd bump now and then. | ||
| Slow Motion Videos |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. | ||
| Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Olympus's in-built intervalometer |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Canon's in-built intervalometer | |
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | ||
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Olympus has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| Rainproof |
During wet weather, not all cameras can cope with the odd splash or two. Fortunately, this device from Olympus is sufficiently resistant to water to protect it from rain and drizzles. | ||
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Underwater Use |
Taking photos while taking a dive requires it to fully waterproof. This model will suit your needs as it is fully waterproof up to 15 m metres. | ||
| Dust-proof |
The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof. | ||
| Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | |||
| Shockproof |
Have you got big concerns about dropping your camera? In that case this Olympus camera has got you covered on that angle as it is shock resistant. |
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Technical Specifications
| AC Adapter Included | Yes | - | |
| Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC, PAL | |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 2-4.9 | 3.4-6.5 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | LPCM | AAC -LC, MPEG4 | |
| Audio Noise Reduction | Yes | - | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Face detection, Spot Auto Focus | - | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1.3 - ∞ m | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Capacity | - | 1060 mAh | |
| Battery Charger Included | - | Yes | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 210 shots | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | LI‑92B | NB-6LH | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | - | |
| Cables Included | USB | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PRINT Image Matching III | DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Type | Compact camera | Bridge Camera | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | - | |
| Combined Zoom | 16 x | 200 x | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Crash Proof | Yes | - | |
| DC-in Jack | Yes | - | |
| Depth | 31.2 mm | 91.9 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | 4 x | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 | 3 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 460000 pixels | 461000 pixels | |
| Dustproof | Yes | - | |
| Electronic Compass | Yes | - | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/2000 s | |
| Field Of View | - | 100 % | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes | Yes | |
| Flash Exposure Correction | - | ±2EV (1/3 EV step) | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 0.2 - 3.1 m | 1.3 - 3 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.2 - 7.9 m | 0.5 - 5.5 m | |
| Flash Recharging Time | - | 10 s | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.5 - 18 mm | 4.3 - 215 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | TTL | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto | Auto/Manual | |
| Freezeproof | Yes | - | |
| Freezeproof Up To | -10 °C | - | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes | - | |
| Hand Strap | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | Micro | Mini | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 65.9 mm | 81.7 mm | |
| Image Editing | Rotating | - | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | TruePic VII | - | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.760x4.290 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Internal Memory | 55 | - | |
| Interval Recording | 1 | 1 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto | 100, 3200, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 | 3200 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
| Languages Support | Multi | - | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 9/7 | - | |
| Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Manual | |
| Light Metering | Spot | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Live View | - | Yes | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0 - 0.5 m | |
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
| Manual Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1.3 - ∞ m | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 4.9 | 6.5 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 100 mm | 1200 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 2 | 3.4 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 25 mm | 24 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 240 fps | 30 fps | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| Normal Focusing Range | 0.1 - ∞ / 0.1 - ∞ m | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 0.1 - ∞ m | 1.3 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.1 - ∞ m | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | - | 10 - 90 % | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Optical Zoom | 4 x | 50 x | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes | |
| Playback Zoom (max) | 10 x | - | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Rainproof | Yes | - | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | - | 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@30fps | |
| Scene Modes | Beach, Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater | Fireworks, Portrait, Snow | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer | Yes | - | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 12 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS | |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Movie, Program | Auto, Manual, Program | |
| Shutter Priority AE | - | Yes | |
| Slow-Mo Capable | 1 | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 4 s | 15 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4608 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 | 4608 x 30724608 x 25923456 x 34563264 x 24483264 x 21763264 x 18322448 x 24482304 x 17282048 x 15362048 x 13681920 x 10801536 x 1536640 x 480640 x 424640 x 360480 x 480 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 16.8 MP | 16.8 MP | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | - | |
| USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Port | Yes | - | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | - | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVI, M-JPEG, MOV | H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Voice Recording | Yes | - | |
| Waterproof | Yes | - | |
| Waterproof Up To | 15 m | - | |
| Weight | 247 g | 418 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 247 g | 442 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Fluorescent, Sunny, Tungsten, Underwater | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Width | 111.5 mm | 120 mm |
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