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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed very close to the TG-320 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX240 HS TG-320 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 TG-320 SX240 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX240 HS TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS against the TG-320.
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and TG-320.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
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 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (224g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (230 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
61
 lighter than competition (224g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 environment proof
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
41
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery life (230 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (224g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus TG-320
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 224 grams (0.49 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 images 150 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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