Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A810 was manufactured 11 months before the TG-630 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A810 scores against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A810 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A810
TG-630 iHS | A810 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
A810 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A810 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 171 gr (0.38 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $99 | $200 |