Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Revealed August 2011

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was unveiled 20 months after the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Olympus TG-810
SX280 HS | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX280 HS
TG-810 | SX280 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus TG-810
SX280 HS | TG-810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the TG-810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and TG-810.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 215 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | 210 photos | 220 photos |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $325 | $428 |