Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was released very close to the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-100 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and TG-850 iHS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.