Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX10
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX10 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
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Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-850 iHS was brought out 3 years after the WX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX10
| TG-850 iHS | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| WX10 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX10
| TG-850 iHS | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WX10.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| 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) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $250 | $200 |