Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 14 months earlier than the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the TG-810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TG-810 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and TG-810.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.