Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS/Olympus-TG-850-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.
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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 4 years after the TX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony TX7
TG-850 iHS | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TX7 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX7
TG-850 iHS | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the TX7.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 size comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TX7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Form 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $300 |