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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 17 months after the TG-310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX150 IS TG-310 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX150 IS TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the TG-310.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and TG-310 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TG-310.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the production date  of the cameras into account. The younger SX150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (130 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
64
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery (130 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 environment proof
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery (130 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery (150 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 images 150 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $0