Clicky

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The N100 was manufactured very close to the TG-850 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the N100 grades vs the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 N100 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon N100

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS N100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon N100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 N100 TG-850 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the N100 against the TG-850 iHS.
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
34
 you can focus manually
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW support
35
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
Canon N100 Street photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
64
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average (289 grams)
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
65
 great battery power (330 shots)
 offers touch focus
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (289g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
72
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Landscape Comparison
Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
49
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Vlogging Comparison
Canon N100 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 includes mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than average (289 grams)
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	

		

			
Canon N100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot N100Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD 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 rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $250