Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony HX10V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 24 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and HX10V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an edge in sensor innovation.