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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 3 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades vs the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX210 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX210 IS

 TG-630 iHS SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX210 IS TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $200