Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Released May 2020
- Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-850 iHS was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony ZV-1
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
ZV-1 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Released | May 2020 | January 2014 | Newer by 77 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony ZV-1
TG-850 iHS | ZV-1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the ZV-1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and ZV-1.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
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 | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $750 |