Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS grades versus the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the TG-610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.