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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 23 months later than the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS scores versus the TG-810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SX160 IS TG-810 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX160 IS

 TG-810 SX160 IS 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SX160 IS TG-810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS versus the TG-810.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and TG-810 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and TG-810.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
50
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
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great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 380 photos 220 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $428