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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony WX9, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony WX9

 TG-850 iHS WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WX9 TG-850 iHS 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX9

 TG-850 iHS WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WX9.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX9
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
72
good battery pack (330 shots)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX9
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $188