Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus Tough-3000
SX600 HS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon SX600 HS
Tough-3000 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus Tough-3000
SX600 HS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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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 |