Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014
(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
- Released August 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was brought out 2 years after the TG-810 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus TG-810
SX400 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX400 IS
TG-810 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-810
SX400 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus TG-810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the TG-810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and TG-810 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and TG-810.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | 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 | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $229 | $428 |