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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 7 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-870 matches up against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony H50

 TG-870 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-870

 H50 TG-870 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H50

 TG-870 H50 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-870 vs the H50.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and H50.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to resolve greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (221g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery (300 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (221g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $80