Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Introduced September 2014
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony QX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-850 iHS was introduced 7 months earlier than the QX30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony QX30
TG-850 iHS | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
QX30 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | January 2014 | Newer by 7 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony QX30
TG-850 iHS | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the QX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and QX30.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony QX30 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $348 |