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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 21 months after the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 HX200V TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS HX200V 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the HX200V.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and HX200V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
45
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
69
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
51
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
56
 great zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (450 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
72
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
 good battery (450 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (27mm)
 long reach (810mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (583g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
50
 relatively wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
50
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (27mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 good battery (450 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
33
 relatively wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
27
 pretty wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX200V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FH50
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $480