Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior dimensions 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and RX100 VII.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.