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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
Olympus TG-810
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SX170 IS TG-810 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 TG-810 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SX170 IS TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
44
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (251g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
48
 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
68
 lighter than others in class (251g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (251 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus TG-810
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