Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Announced January 2014

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was launched 24 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2400 IS scores vs the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
A2400 IS | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon A2400 IS
TG-850 iHS | A2400 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
A2400 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface 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 | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 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 | 190 images | 330 images |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $250 |