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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX210 IS TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SX210 IS

 TG-1 iHS SX210 IS 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX210 IS TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS against the TG-1 iHS.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and TG-1 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VI
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $399