Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Olympus TG-860
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- 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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony H50
| TG-870 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 85 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 dimension | 3" |  | 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-870 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony 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 |