Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-3

Following is a extended review of the Canon A810 versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 scores against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features external 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-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A810 versus the TG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and TG-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.