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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 24 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 WX150 TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WX150 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WX150.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX150.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Sony WX150 Street photography features
69
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery (330 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
46
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
72
 great battery (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (21mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
50
 really wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 weather sealing
 great battery (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX150
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $300