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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 7 months before the TG-810 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1200 scores against the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon A1200

		

		

			
 TG-810 A1200 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 A1200 TG-810 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A1200 against the TG-810.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and TG-810 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and TG-810.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
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 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A1200 Street photography info
Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
46
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
23
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
55
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1200 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic port
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 220 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $428