- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
Differences
Olympus TG-620 advantages over Canon EOS M
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Less expensive
$250 vs
$600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
21 mm
vs
32 mm
Thinner
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps
vs
4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
25
vs
13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Canon EOS M advantages over Olympus TG-620
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.30
vs
1.55 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More pixels
18.0
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
30
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
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Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
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Read our Canon EOS M Review
The Competition
Compared to Nikon S1100pj
Olympus
TG-620
Nikon
S1100pj
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Less expensive
-
Waterproof
Canon
EOS M
Nikon
S1100pj
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm XP30
Olympus
TG-620
Fujifilm
XP30
Canon
EOS M
Fujifilm
XP30
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony NEX-5N
Olympus
TG-620
Sony
NEX-5N
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Less expensive
-
Waterproof
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Less expensive
-
Touchscreen
-
Lens selection
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Sony NEX-5R
Olympus
TG-620
Sony
NEX-5R
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Less expensive
-
Waterproof
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
-
External Mic Jack
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
Compared to Olympus TG-630
Olympus
TG-620
Olympus
TG-630
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Less expensive
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Slow-motion videos
Canon
EOS M
Olympus
TG-630
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Less expensive
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Waterproof