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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 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
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 2 years later than the TG-810 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up against the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus TG-810

 SX510 HS TG-810 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2011More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX510 HS

 TG-810 SX510 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-810

 SX510 HS TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS features outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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 SX510 HS and Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS vs the TG-810.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and TG-810 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and TG-810.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
37
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
40
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-08-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $428