Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus SZ-31MR 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
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Announced January 2014
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
The following is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 24 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SZ-31MR iHS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
TG-850 iHS | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SZ-31MR iHS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic V | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 200 images | 330 images |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $250 |