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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony H50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 6 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-860 scores versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony H50

 TG-860 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-860

 H50 TG-860 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony H50

 TG-860 H50 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 compared to the H50.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and H50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-860 to provide more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
Sports photography with Sony H50
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $80