Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-850 iHS was launched 2 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX50
| TG-850 iHS | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| WX50 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX50
| TG-850 iHS | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WX50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX50.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $250 | $250 |