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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 20.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 25
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (expands to 51200)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 51200
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 650
Summary
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Olympus Tough TG-5 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) is equipped with bigger sensor than the Olympus Tough TG-5: APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is very significant difference between these cameras as big sensor lets the camera owner to take photos of the more professional quality. The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 100-12800 ISO range of the Olympus Tough TG-5. This ISO numbers let you to take better photos in more difficult situations. The Olympus Tough TG-5 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9): 25 vs 9. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving subject.
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) has articulated:articulated display which will let the camera owner to take great selfie photos. The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) is produced with a touch screen. The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) offers better lowest (30 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) supports external flash. It provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light and in bright light situations when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) battery life is better in compare to the Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 650 photos with the EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) and only 340 with the Tough TG-5. The Olympus Tough TG-5 weighs 250g which is 203g less than the weight of the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9). The Olympus Tough TG-5 is produced with built-in GPS. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the picture metadata and find out exactly where a picture was produced.
Considering the above differences the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9) will be the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon