Canon N vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon N vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2014
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Its time to take a closer look at the Canon N and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe N was unveiled 12 months before the TG-850 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the N scores versus the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| N | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon N
| TG-850 iHS | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| N | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Canon N vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N enjoys outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions 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 N and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the N and the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon N vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N and TG-850 iHS.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon N vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 images | 330 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-9L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | 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 | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $250 |
