Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX620 HS scores versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-5
SX620 HS | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SX620 HS
TG-5 | SX620 HS | |||
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Released | May 2017 | May 2016 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-5
SX620 HS | TG-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys exterior 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-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the TG-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TG-5.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2017-05-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic VIII |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 295 shots | 340 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $449 |