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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 6 months prior to the TG-310 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the TG-310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-310

 SX210 IS TG-310 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TG-310 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-310

 SX210 IS TG-310 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the TG-310.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
37
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (220g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $226 $0