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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
Olympus TG-310
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 A810 TG-310 
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon A810

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 A810 TG-310 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A810 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A810 Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
65
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A810 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A810 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone jack
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot A810Olympus TG-310
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