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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced very close to the TG-850 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-100 scores against the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SP-100 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SP-100

 TG-850 iHS SP-100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SP-100 TG-850 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 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).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-850 iHS is 63 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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good battery (330 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
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relatively wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-29 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 594g (1.31 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) 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, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
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