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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 5 months later than the TG-320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up against the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX260 HS TG-320 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 TG-320 SX260 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX260 HS TG-320 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS and the TG-320.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and TG-320.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 includes face detect autofocus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (231 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery life (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than average in class (231g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (230 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery life (150 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
41
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery life (150 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (231 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSOlympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-06-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 150 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $0