Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2012
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A2300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2300 grades versus the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| A2300 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon A2300
| TG-850 iHS | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| A2300 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 and the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2014-01-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $139 | $250 |