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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 4 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony W350

 TG-850 iHS W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 W350 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W350

 TG-850 iHS W350 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got physical dimensions 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 W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus 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 working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the W350.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and W350.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W350
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Sony W350
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
72
better than average battery (330 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W350
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 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 rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
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 218g (0.48 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Battery style 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $200