Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony H200

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 13 months later than the H200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and H200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.