Canon T6i vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon T6i versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The T6i was revealed 3 years after the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the T6i grades against the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i enjoys external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the T6i compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and TG-820 iHS is 66 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T6i with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon T6i will provide more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger T6i provides an edge in sensor tech.