Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 19 months later than the TG-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS grades versus the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.