Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX66

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX66, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 24 months after the TX66 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the TX66.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TX66.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.