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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 10 months after the TG-3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 SX610 HS TG-3 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2014More modern by 10 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 TG-3 SX610 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 SX610 HS TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the TG-3.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and TG-3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
37
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (191g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
45
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery (330 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
68
 lighter than competition (191 grams)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (270 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
74
 great battery (330 CIPA)
 weather proof
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
48
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
56
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 great battery (330 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (191g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 270 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $214 $350