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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX50V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 10 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS HX50V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 HX50V TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS HX50V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the HX50V.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and HX50V.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
50
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 includes face detect focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery (330 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
72
 great battery (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (272g)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 great battery (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
53
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (272g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX50V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-29 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 images 400 images
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)
Time lapse feature    
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
Retail cost $250 $439