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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 19 months later than the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 HX20V TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS HX20V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the HX20V.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and HX20V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
45
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (254 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (330 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
72
 better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others (254g)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
50
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
34
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (254g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX20V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
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 feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $397