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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A99
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A900, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was released 5 years after the A900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony A900

 TG-850 iHS A900 
LaunchedJanuary 2014October 2008More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 A900 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A900

 TG-850 iHS A900 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior dimensions 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 Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the A900.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and A900 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and A900.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A900 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony A900
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Sony A900 Street photography features
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Sony A900 Sports photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
Sony A900 Travel photography details
72
good battery power (330 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
weather sealing
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony A900 Landscape photography details
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no liveview
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony A900
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-29 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 880 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
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 feature
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 Dual
Pricing at launch $250 $2,736