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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 7 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony A100

 TG-850 iHS A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2006Fresher by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A100 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A100

 TG-850 iHS A100 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got external 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 Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the A100.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and A100.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony A100 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Sony A100 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A100
72
good battery power (330 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A100
50
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A100
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-29 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 638g (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-FM55H
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 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $1,000