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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 4 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony RX10 IV

 TG-850 iHS RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 RX10 IV TG-850 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2017January 2014More recent by 44 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX10 IV

 TG-850 iHS RX10 IV 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the RX10 IV.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and RX10 IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography information
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging info
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-29 2017-09-12
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 1095 grams (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $1,698