Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
- New Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX150 IS was brought out 4 months later than the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
SX150 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX150 IS
TG-820 iHS | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
SX150 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the TG-820 iHS.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-820-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and TG-820 iHS is 86 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-820-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-820-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Olympus-TG-820-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 130 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $500 |