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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
Sony A850
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A850

 TG-630 iHS A850 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2010Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A850 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A850

 TG-630 iHS A850 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony A850
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
focusing manually
MP count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Sony A850 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Sony A850 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Sony A850 Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
weather proofing
MP count great (25MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony A850 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no liveview
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
Sony A850 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A850
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A850
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