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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W570, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 3 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony W570

 TG-850 iHS W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 W570 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W570

 TG-850 iHS W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the W570.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and W570.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
72
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
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decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W570
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 recording
Storage media 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 $159