I have no idea how it would compare to the Canon, but I have had several Olympus cameras, including two of the Stylus line. They are great little cameras. I carry a 750 in my purse and Stuart carries the 800 everywhere he goes. They take sharp, clear pics, have lots of options and are every bit as tough as Olympus claims. I've dropped them in the snow, frozen them, got them wet, banged them around, ect, ect. They still look fine and the picture quality hasn't changed a bit. All the dog sled pictures I've posted have been taken with the Stylus cameras as are many of the dog hike pictures.

The Olympus batteries are great too--lots of pics per charge and quick to recharge.