Canon 60Da vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 60Da versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 60Da was revealed 14 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 60Da matches up against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da features outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60Da versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 60Da compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and TG-2 iHS is 59 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 60Da using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 60Da will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.