Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 2 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX610 HS matches up against the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS vs the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.