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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 2 months after the TG-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX170 IS matches up against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX170 IS TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX170 IS

 TG-2 iHS SX170 IS 
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX170 IS TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the TG-2 iHS.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and TG-2 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
68
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 300 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $380