- 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
- 8.0 megapixels
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36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 448.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Olympus 840 advantages over Canon SX160
Canon SX160 advantages over Olympus 840
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More telephoto lens reach
448 mm
vs
180 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More pixels
16.0
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
36 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/3200
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-W150
Olympus
840
Sony
DSC-W150
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Manual focus
Canon
SX160
Sony
DSC-W150
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Pentax V20
-
Manual focus
-
Faster JPEG shooting
Compared to Olympus FE-370
Olympus
840
Olympus
FE-370
-
Less expensive
-
Higher extended ISO
Canon
SX160
Olympus
FE-370
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon SX150 IS
Olympus
840
Canon
SX150 IS
Canon
SX160
Canon
SX150 IS