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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Comparison

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Canon ELPH 150 IS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon ELPH 150 IS, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Olympus TG-850 iHS, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. Both ELPH 150 IS and TG-850 iHS were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-29
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 218g. 110 x 64 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 218 g 76 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 105mm 135 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 1.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
330 shots vs 230 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
21mm vs 24mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.70 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 21mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele
6.90 vs 5.70 Slow lenses at tele
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 150 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.09″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Olympus TG-850 iHS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 150 IS is significantly lighter (76g ) than the Olympus TG-850 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-850 iHS's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-850 iHS LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 150 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-850 iHS.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4+ processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-850 iHS features a 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-850 iHS has 3mm wider coverage than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.00, Canon ELPH 150 IS is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 135mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-850 iHS. However, with a max aperture of f5.70, Olympus TG-850 iHS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TG-850 iHS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TG-850 iHS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TG-850 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TG-850 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
142g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
218g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1051 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-850 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #93 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #551 out of 1221 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-850 iHS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 150 IS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Brand Canon Olympus
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-01-29
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4616 x 3464
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 21-105 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.5-5.7
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Yes
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 218g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 110 x 64 x 28mm
Battery Life 230 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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