Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 5 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.