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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

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