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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 WX30 TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WX30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WX30.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX30.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the age  of the cameras into account. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
30
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
69
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
72
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (117g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (330 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX30
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect 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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $259