Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX20

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 24 months later than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TX20.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.