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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon S110
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon S120 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S120 scores against the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 S120 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon S120

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS S120 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S120 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 S120 TG-850 iHS 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon S120 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S120 vs the TG-850 iHS.
Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

            Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
42
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average (217 grams)
69
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S120 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
67
 has touch to focus
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than average (217g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
72
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S120 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
57
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
49
 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than average (217 grams)
33
 pretty wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S120Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-26 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
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)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $449 $250