Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind in sensor tech.