Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was brought out 16 months later than the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
SX510 HS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SX510 HS
TG-1 iHS | SX510 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
SX510 HS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and TG-1 iHS is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (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 | 250 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $399 |