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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62 Imaging
53 Features
47 Overall
50

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 5 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony A350

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS A350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2008More modern by 69 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 A350 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A350

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS A350 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the A350.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and A350.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony A350 Portrait photography information
35
 good MP (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A350
72
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (674g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
64
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.7")
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
9
 no video
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A350
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-29 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 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 exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $600