Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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51 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Canon S100
- Successor is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close but the S110 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The S110 was released 5 months later than the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S110 scores vs the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
S110 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon S110
TG-1 iHS | S110 | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
S110 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S110 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S110 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The S110 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 350 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $399 |