• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 392.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-3000 advantages over Canon SX230 HS

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 218g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX230 HS advantages over Olympus Tough-3000

  • More telephoto lens reach
    392 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Great zoom range from 28mm to 392mm equivalent; Full HD and slow-motion video; excellent print quality.

  • Low battery life; some chromatic aberration; flash pops up when powered on every time.

  • Read our Canon SX230 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon A480

Olympus Tough-3000
Canon A480
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Canon A480

Canon SX230 HS
Canon A480
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Canon A480

Compared to Samsung HZ35W

Olympus Tough-3000
Samsung HZ35W
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung HZ35W

Canon SX230 HS
Samsung HZ35W
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Compared to Pentax H90

Olympus Tough-3000
Pentax H90
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90

Canon SX230 HS
Pentax H90
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax H90

Compared to Canon SX210 IS

Olympus Tough-3000
Canon SX210 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Canon SX210 IS

Canon SX230 HS
Canon SX210 IS
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $262
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX210 IS

Compared to Olympus TG-310

Olympus Tough-3000
Olympus TG-310
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-310

Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-310
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-310

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