Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 21 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX600 HS scores vs the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.