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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 2 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G16 grades vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 G16 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon G16

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS G16 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 G16 TG-850 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has got external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 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).
Examine the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 vs the TG-850 iHS.
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and TG-850 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and TG-850 iHS.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
48
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
35
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than average in class (356g)
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (360 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
64
 good battery life (360 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than average in class (356 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
72
 good battery power (330 shots)
 environment proof
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
58
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (360 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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 really wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
 heavier than average in class (356g)
33
 really wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
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