Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Canon SX260 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
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX270 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
- Announced June 2013
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX260 HS was unveiled 12 months prior to the TG-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SX260 HS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX260 HS
TG-2 iHS | SX260 HS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | June 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 461k | Crisper screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
SX260 HS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS against the TG-2 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
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 Overall 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 shots | 350 shots |
Style 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $349 | $380 |