Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got external 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 RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and RX100 VA.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.