Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was released 3 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
SX410 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX410 IS
TG-820 iHS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
SX410 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS versus the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and TG-820 iHS is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,030k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 | 185 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $500 |