Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was introduced 17 months after the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS matches up against the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-610
SX150 IS | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX150 IS
TG-610 | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-610
SX150 IS | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should 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") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the TG-610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and TG-610 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TG-610.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photos | 210 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $223 |