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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 22 months prior to the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS grades against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 SX150 IS TG-3 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 TG-3 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014May 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 SX150 IS TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS vs the TG-3.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TG-3 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TG-3.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 decent MP (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than others in class (247 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (130 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (330 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (130 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery (330 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (247g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery (130 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
56
 really wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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 really wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
 heavier than others in class (247g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-14 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $350