Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sigma fp

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sigma fp, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 6 years prior to the fp which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and fp.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.