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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, 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-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 16 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX240 HS TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX240 HS

 TG-2 iHS SX240 HS 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution610k461kCrisper screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX240 HS TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the TG-2 iHS.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (224g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $380