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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 10 months later than the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS grades vs the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SX150 IS TG-810 
RevealedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TG-810 SX150 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SX150 IS TG-810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the TG-810.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TG-810 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and TG-810.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX150 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competitors (306g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (130 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (130 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 130 photos 220 photos
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 1 1
Retail price $249 $428