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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SX150 IS TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS SX150 IS 
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SX150 IS TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (306g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (130 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
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 lighter than others in class (306 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (130 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery (220 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (130 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (306 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus TG-820 iHS
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