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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W710, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 13 months after the W710 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony W710

 TG-850 iHS W710 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 W710 TG-850 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W710

 TG-850 iHS W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the W710.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and W710.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-850 iHS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W710
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W710
72
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
50
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W710
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
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 feature
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $90