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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 5 months after the TG-320 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up against the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
 SX150 IS TG-320 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 TG-320 SX150 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
 SX150 IS TG-320 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS vs the TG-320.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TG-320 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and TG-320.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
42
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (130 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
64
 lighter than average (306g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (130 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-14 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs 150 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $0