Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX120 IS scores against the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS against the TG-850 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and TG-850 iHS is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and TG-850 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.