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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony QX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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