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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
46 Features
37 Overall
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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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony QX30

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS QX30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 QX30 TG-850 iHS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony QX30

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS QX30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony QX30 Portrait photography info
35
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
39
 good  resolution (20MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (330 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
48
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
72
 great battery power (330 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (21mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX30 Landscape photography highlights
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 great battery power (330 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
40
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen ( inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony QX30 Vlogging factors
33
 quite wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony QX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony QX30
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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