Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Released August 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years after the TG-810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS grades vs the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus TG-810
SX170 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX170 IS
TG-810 | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-810
SX170 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS against the TG-810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and TG-810 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and TG-810.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $428 |