Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A810 was released 24 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A810 scores against the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
A810 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon A810
TG-850 iHS | A810 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
A810 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A810 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and TG-850 iHS.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older A810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $99 | $250 |