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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 3 years before the TG-810 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores vs the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SX10 IS TG-810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TG-810 SX10 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SX10 IS TG-810 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the TG-810.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and TG-810 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and TG-810.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detection autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (600g)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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