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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX240 HS was revealed 14 months after the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX240 HS scores versus the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SX240 HS TG-610 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 TG-610 SX240 HS 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SX240 HS TG-610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the TG-610.
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and TG-610.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 offers face detect autofocus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (224 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
61
 lighter than others (224 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (230 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
41
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (224 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $223