Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 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
- Released April 2010
- Replacement is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S90 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and TG-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S90 was released 8 years before the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S90 grades versus the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus TG-5
S90 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon S90
TG-5 | S90 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | April 2010 | Newer by 86 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus TG-5
S90 | TG-5 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon S90 versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 vs the TG-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and TG-5.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-5 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-04-08 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $449 |