Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS grades against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS versus the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and TG-2 iHS is 87 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.