Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Announced February 2015
(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
- Announced January 2014
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX410 IS was manufactured 13 months after the TG-850 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS grades vs the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX410 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX410 IS
TG-850 iHS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX410 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the TG-850 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and TG-850 iHS is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 185 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $250 |