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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony QX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 5 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony QX10

 TG-850 iHS QX10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 QX10 TG-850 iHS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony QX10

 TG-850 iHS QX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the QX10.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and QX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX10 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
Sony QX10 Street photography advice
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (105g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery (330 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
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really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony QX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Introduced 2014-01-29 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $250