Casio EX-S200 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-S200 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was released 4 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S200 grades vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S200 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and TG-850 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.