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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony WX70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 WX70 TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WX70 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers exterior dimensions 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the WX70.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WX70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the release date  of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
35
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX70
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (330 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
72
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (21mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 really wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
43
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
33
 really wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-29 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $242