Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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![Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS/Canon-SX600-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX600 HS was released very close to the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS scores versus the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX600 HS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX600 HS
TG-850 iHS | SX600 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX600 HS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS versus the TG-850 iHS.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and TG-850 iHS.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 290 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $250 |