Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II 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" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX10
- Updated by Sony RX10 III
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-850 iHS was released 16 months before the RX10 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony RX10 II
TG-850 iHS | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
RX10 II | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX10 II
TG-850 iHS | RX10 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the RX10 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and RX10 II.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 813 gr (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $998 |