Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VG-110, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-850 iHS was introduced 3 years after the VG-110 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the VG-110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VG-110
TG-850 iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VG-110
TG-850 iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the VG-110.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and VG-110 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and VG-110.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus VG-110 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
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 | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 105 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 | 330 images | 170 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-70B |
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) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $150 |