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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-6, one is 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-6 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 10 years before the TG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX210 IS scores versus the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SX210 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TG-6 SX210 IS 
ReleasedMay 2019June 2010Newer by 108 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SX210 IS TG-6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the TG-6.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and TG-6 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TG-6.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
38
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (220g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $226 $449