Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 23 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS matches up against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS and the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.