Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus TG-810
SX160 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX160 IS
TG-810 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-810
SX160 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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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 |