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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 5 months prior to the TG-850 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

					

					

						
 SX170 IS TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX170 IS

					

					

						
 TG-850 iHS SX170 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

					

					

						
 SX170 IS TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and TG-850 iHS.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date  of the products into consideration.

						Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
44
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (251g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
48
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
68
 lighter than competition (251 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery (330 per charge)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
49
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
50
 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery (330 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competition (251 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
33
 pretty wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-22 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $250