Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-810

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 7 months prior to the TG-810 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A800 matches up versus the TG-810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 compared to the TG-810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and TG-810.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.