Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A800 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A800 was introduced 13 months before the TG-820 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A800 matches up against the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
A800 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon A800
TG-820 iHS | A800 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+915k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
A800 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon A800 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A800 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and TG-820 iHS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 3 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 1,030 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 | 300 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $90 | $500 |