Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years after the TG-610 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX620 HS grades against the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-610
SX620 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | January 2011 | More modern by 66 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX620 HS
TG-610 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-610
SX620 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TG-610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TG-610.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 295 photographs | 210 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $223 |