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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon S100 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S100 was announced 4 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S100 scores vs the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S100 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon S100

 TG-1 iHS S100 
Screen resolution610k461kClearer screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S100 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedDecember 2011May 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 and the TG-1 iHS.

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S100 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
61
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
36
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-12-22 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $399