Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-3

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was introduced 18 months earlier than the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S110 matches up against the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S110 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S110 versus the TG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and TG-3.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S110 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.