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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 4 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX620 HS grades vs the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX620 HS TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedMay 2016May 2012More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k610kSharper screen (+312k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SX620 HS

 TG-1 iHS SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SX620 HS TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-05-10 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 295 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $399