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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX270 HS TG-310 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX270 HS TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 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).
Check the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS against the TG-310.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 provides face detection focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (233g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average (233g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (233g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 210 shots 150 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $284 $0