Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released April 2010
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the A850 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A850
TG-630 iHS | A850 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | April 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A850 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A850
TG-630 iHS | A850 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the A850.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and A850.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will give you more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 895g (1.97 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 880 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Cost at launch | $200 | $0 |