Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-810

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and TG-810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was announced 16 months prior to the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S90 scores against the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S90 and the TG-810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and TG-810 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and TG-810.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S90 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.