Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX100V

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX100V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the TX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical dimensions 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and TX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.