Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony S2100

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 4 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and S2100.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.