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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 SX170 IS TG-610 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX170 IS

 TG-610 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-610

 SX170 IS TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the TG-610.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and TG-610.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 210 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $223