Clicky

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 14 months earlier than the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony HX90V

 TG-850 iHS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 HX90V TG-850 iHS 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX90V

 TG-850 iHS HX90V 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the HX90V.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
72
good battery power (330 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
50
pretty wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 360 shots
Battery style 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
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $440