Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A6500

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A6500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 3 years prior to the A6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with 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 A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the A6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and A6500 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6500 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.