Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-850 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-7
| TG-850 iHS | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | December 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| NEX-7 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-7
| TG-850 iHS | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior measurements 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 NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the NEX-7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-7.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 400 grams (0.88 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 430 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| 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, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $250 | $699 |