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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SX410 IS TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2012More 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 
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SX410 IS TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus TG-820 iHS
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