Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 20 months before the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.