Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed January 2014
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012
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Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus VH-515, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-850 iHS was released 18 months after the VH-515 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VH-515
| TG-850 iHS | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| VH-515 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VH-515
| TG-850 iHS | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has 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) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the VH-515.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and VH-515.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus VH-515 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus VH-515 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic III+ |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $648 |