Canon A1300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 24 months before the TG-850 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1300 matches up against the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1300 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.