Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A100

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 7 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and A100.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.