Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX520 HS was released 3 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus TG-610
SX520 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX520 HS
TG-610 | SX520 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus TG-610
SX520 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS versus the TG-610.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and TG-610 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and TG-610.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 210 pictures | 210 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $219 | $223 |