Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX100V

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony HX100V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior 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 Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and HX100V.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.