Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2014
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-16 iHS was revealed 12 months prior to the TG-850 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SZ-16 iHS | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
TG-850 iHS | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SZ-16 iHS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the TG-850 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-850 iHS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 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 | 220 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $250 |