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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 2 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony TX10

 TG-850 iHS TX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 TX10 TG-850 iHS 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX10

 TG-850 iHS TX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the TX10.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and TX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
72
great battery power (330 per charge)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 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
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Eye-Fi Connected
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 218g (0.48 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $309