Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VH-410

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VH-410, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 18 months later than the VH-410 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus VH-410. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the VH-410.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and VH-410.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.