Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and TG-630 iHS is 87 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.