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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
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 SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 10 months after the TG-810 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS scores versus the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SX260 HS TG-810 
IntroducedJune 2012August 2011More modern by 10 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 TG-810 SX260 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SX260 HS TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 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).
Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the TG-810.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and TG-810.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 has face detection focusing
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (231 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
61
 lighter than average in class (231g)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 environment sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
41
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (231g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSOlympus TG-810
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-06-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $428