Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SX240 HS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX240 HS
TG-2 iHS | SX240 HS | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
SX240 HS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |