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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Olympus TG-610
(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
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 6 months before the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 SX210 IS TG-610 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TG-610 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-610

 SX210 IS TG-610 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS and the TG-610.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and TG-610.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III 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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" 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 - 210 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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