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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A800 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A800 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 A800 TG-850 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon A800

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS A800 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 A800 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A800 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
25
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A800 Street photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
46
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A800 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
29
 includes tracking focus
 good battery life (300 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (330 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
55
 good battery life (300 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
 good battery (330 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
26
 good battery life (300 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment sealing
 good battery (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A800 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
24
 includes face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
33
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 186 grams (0.41 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $250