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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2014
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 14 months earlier than the TG-4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-4 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS TG-4 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the TG-4.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and TG-4.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
47
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
69
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery (380 per charge)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
72
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-29 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $379