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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX600 HS versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the Tough-3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 SX600 HS Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Tough-3000 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus Tough-3000

 SX600 HS Tough-3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SX600 HS versus Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the Tough-3000.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and Tough-3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (188g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than others (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Olympus Tough-3000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $0