Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Updated by Olympus TG-4

Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon S200 and Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was unveiled within a month of the TG-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S200 scores versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus TG-3
S200 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon S200
TG-3 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus TG-3
S200 | TG-3 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon S200 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon S200 and Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S200 versus the TG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and TG-3.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-3 will resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
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 distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $293 | $350 |