Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A810 was unveiled 14 months later than the TG-310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A810 matches up versus the TG-310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus TG-310
A810 | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A810
TG-310 | A810 |
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Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus TG-310
A810 | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 against the TG-310.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and TG-310.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A810 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A810 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus TG-310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | 220 shots | 150 shots |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $99 | $0 |