Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 20 months earlier than the RX1R II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and RX1R II.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.