Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
(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
- Released January 2014
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX160 IS was released 7 months prior to the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX160 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX160 IS
TG-850 iHS | SX160 IS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX160 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS versus the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and TG-850 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 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 file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $199 | $250 |