Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony H400, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-850 iHS was brought out very close to the H400 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony H400
TG-850 iHS | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
H400 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony H400
TG-850 iHS | H400 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the H400.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and H400.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H400 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 300 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | 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 (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $250 | $268 |