Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2200 was released 4 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2200 grades versus the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
A2200 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon A2200
TG-850 iHS | A2200 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
A2200 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 and the TG-850 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4616 x 3464 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $139 | $250 |