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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX160 IS TG-310 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX160 IS TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the TG-310.
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and TG-310 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and TG-310.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
51
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery (380 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
69
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 lighter than others (291g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
51
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 pictures 150 pictures
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)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $0