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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 4 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX210 IS grades vs the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-3

					

					

						
 SX210 IS TG-3 
Manually focus  More exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX210 IS

					

					

						
 TG-3 SX210 IS 
RevealedMarch 2014June 2010More recent by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-3

					

					

						
 SX210 IS TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the TG-3.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and TG-3.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

						Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
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 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
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 lighter than average in class (220g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (392mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 great battery pack (330 shots)
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 quite wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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 quite wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $226 $350