Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
S100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon S100
TG-1 iHS | S100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
S100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | December 2011 | ![]() | May 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |