Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony TX7

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 4 years after the TX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TX7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.