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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 22 months prior to the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 SX260 HS TG-3 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 TG-3 SX260 HS 
IntroducedMarch 2014June 2012Newer by 22 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 SX260 HS TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS comes with exterior 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-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the TG-3.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and TG-3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (231g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
58
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than others in class (247 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (230 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery life (330 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (231 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (230 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (247g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
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 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery power (230 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (231g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
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 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
 heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-04 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $350