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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 5 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony A200

 TG-850 iHS A200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2008Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A200 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A200

 TG-850 iHS A200 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the A200.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and A200.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A200
50
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A200
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-29 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 572 gr (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $100