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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2014
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SX160 IS TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX160 IS

 TG-850 iHS SX160 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SX160 IS TG-850 iHS 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (330 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (330 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (291g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
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