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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 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
  • Announced June 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX260 HS TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX260 HS

 TG-2 iHS SX260 HS 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution610k461kCrisper screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX260 HS TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (231g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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