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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 14 months later than the TG-610 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A810 scores vs the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus TG-610

 A810 TG-610 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A810

 TG-610 A810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus TG-610

 A810 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A810 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A810 against the TG-610.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and TG-610.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A810 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A810Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $223