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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 SX210 IS TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus  More exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX210 IS

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 SX210 IS TG-850 iHS 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the TG-850 iHS.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TG-850 iHS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
37
 focusing manually
 decent MP (14MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
35
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
68
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great reach (392mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec 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/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $226 $250