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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 12 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX300

 TG-850 iHS WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WX300 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX300

 TG-850 iHS WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the WX300.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony WX300
72
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
50
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX300
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-29 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
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 218g (0.48 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $330