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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 15 months after the TG-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS scores against the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX270 HS TG-320 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 TG-320 SX270 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX270 HS TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS versus the TG-320.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and TG-320.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 manual focus
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
41
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (210 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 environment proof
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
41
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone jack
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 210 pictures 150 pictures
Form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $284 $0