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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 2 months after the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX510 HS scores versus the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX510 HS TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX510 HS

 TG-2 iHS SX510 HS 
Screen resolution610k461kClearer screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX510 HS TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the TG-2 iHS.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and TG-2 iHS is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
35
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $380