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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • New Model is Canon S100
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon S95 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close but the S95 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was announced 17 months prior to the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S95 grades versus the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S95 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon S95

 TG-1 iHS S95 
AnnouncedMay 2012November 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution610k461kCrisper display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S95 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S95 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S95Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-11-23 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
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 autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card -
Storage slots - 1
Launch pricing $495 $399