Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.