Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony RX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 18 months later than the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and RX100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.