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Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Older Model is Canon 300D
  • Updated by Canon 400D
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 350D versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 350D was announced 7 years prior to the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 350D scores against the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 350D TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon 350D

 TG-820 iHS 350D 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2005Fresher by 83 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1030k115kSharper screen (+915k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 350D TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 350D has external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 350D versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 350D and the TG-820 iHS.

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and TG-820 iHS is 70 and 92 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 350D and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 350D with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 350D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 350D
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
27
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
47
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 350D
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
9
can't shoot video
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon 350D vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon EOS 350DOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 350D Olympus TG-820 iHS
Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2005-04-06 2012-02-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2304 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 637 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $500