Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus TG-6

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 7 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS matches up against the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus Tough TG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the TG-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and TG-6.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.