Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced May 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the TG-810 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS matches up against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus TG-810
SX620 HS | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 58 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SX620 HS
TG-810 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus TG-810
SX620 HS | TG-810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TG-810.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and TG-810.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-05-10 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 | 295 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $279 | $428 |