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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out very close to the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX350

 TG-850 iHS WX350 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WX350 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX350

 TG-850 iHS WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outer dimensions 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WX350.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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)) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $270