Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot S110 front Canon PowerShot S110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S110/Canon-S110-front.jpg)
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91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Launched September 2012
- Superseded the Canon S100
- Later Model is Canon S120
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
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The S110 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S110 grades vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
S110 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon S110
TG-2 iHS | S110 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
S110 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S110 versus the TG-2 iHS.
![Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and TG-2 iHS.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S110 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged S110 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $380 |