Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Released January 2014
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-50 was launched 12 months prior to the TG-850 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-50 matches up against the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SH-50 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SH-50
TG-850 iHS | SH-50 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SH-50 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Check the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and TG-850 iHS.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SH-50 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $250 |