Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-810

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 2 years after the TG-810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX600 HS scores against the TG-810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the TG-810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and TG-810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.