Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Successor is Canon S95
(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
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon S90 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S90 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S90 grades versus the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| S90 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon S90
| TG-1 iHS | S90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | April 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| S90 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S90 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S90 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $599 | $399 |