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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 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
  • Released March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 12 months before the TG-3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS scores vs the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 SX270 HS TG-3 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 TG-3 SX270 HS 
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2013More modern by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 SX270 HS TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the TG-3.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and TG-3.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
58
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery power (330 shots)
 environment proof
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-21 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $350