Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S980
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony S980, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-850 iHS was launched 5 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony S980
| TG-850 iHS | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| S980 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony S980
| TG-850 iHS | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the S980.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and S980.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| 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) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $250 | $300 |
