Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was announced 16 months prior to the TG-850 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S110 scores against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S110 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S110 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older S110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.