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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Canon S110
(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  • Superseded the Canon S100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
Olympus TG-2 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 - 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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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S110 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon S110

 TG-2 iHS S110 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution610k461kCrisper screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S110 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
64
provides touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S110Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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