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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX400V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled at a similar time to the HX400V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony HX400V

 TG-850 iHS HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 HX400V TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX400V

 TG-850 iHS HX400V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides external 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the HX400V.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and HX400V.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX400V to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
72
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (660g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX400V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
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 218 grams (0.48 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $448