Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W290

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W290, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 5 years after the W290 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and W290.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.